Taylor County man sentenced to 10 years for methamphetamine trafficking

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Donald Jack Getz, age 36, of Grafton, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Getz was working with others to sell methamphetamine in Taylor and Monongalia Counties. Getz’s home, vehicle, and a storage unit were searched during the investigation. Officers found more than two pounds of methamphetamine, a loaded pistol, drug paraphernalia, and multiple cell phones.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Flower prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

The Greater Harrison Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated.

Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided.