Michigan man admits to heroin distribution

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Anthony Foy, of Detroit Michigan, has admitted to selling heroin, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Foy, also known as “Duke,” age 41, pled guilty to one count of “Aiding and Abetting Distribution of Heroin.” Foy admitted to selling heroin in October 2017 in Monongalia County.

Foy faces up to 20 years incarceration and a 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 Zelda E. Wesley is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Mon Metro Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the West Virginia State Police investigated.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.