Randolph County man admits to methamphetamine charge

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Billy Ray Shamblin, II, of Elkins, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.

Shamblin, 37, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Distribution of Methamphetamine.” Shamblin admitted to selling methamphetamine, also known as “crystal meth” and “ice,” in February 2020 in Randolph County.

Shamblin faces up to 20 years of 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 Stephen D. Warner is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Mountain Region Drug Task Force investigated.

An indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.