Hardy County woman admits to drug charge

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Barbara Ann Thomas, of Moorefield, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced.

Thomas, 49, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.” Thomas admitted to having methamphetamine in August 2019 in Grant County.

Thomas faces up to 20 years of incarceration and fine of up to $1,000,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Potomac Highlands Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative; the West Virginia State Police; and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office investigated.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.