Ohio man admits to drug distribution charge

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Oscar Simmons, Jr., of Dayton, Ohio, has admitted to drug distribution, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Simmons, age 28, pled guilty to one count of “Distribution of Methamphetamine.” Simmons admitted to distributing methamphetamine in Monongalia County in July 2018. 

Simmons 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 Drug Enforcement Administration investigated. 

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.