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Two Men Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of West Virginia

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Two men have been sentenced to federal prison for selling methamphetamine in Marshall County.

David Adam Stewart, 42, of Glen Easton, West Virginia, was sentenced to 87 months for the distribution of methamphetamine. Michael J. Lloyd, Jr., 22, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Stewart, also known as “Adam,” was selling methamphetamine from his residence. Lloyd was also selling methamphetamine from Stewart’s residence, as well as from other residences in Marshall County. The investigation included the search of two homes, resulting in the seizure of 275 grams of methamphetamine, 8.5 grams of fentanyl, and cash.

Stewart has prior convictions in Marshall County for selling fentanyl that resulted in death and a firearms charge.

Stewart will serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.  Lloyd will serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.

The Marshall County Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Clayton Reid prosecuted the cases on behalf of the government.

U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey presided.

Updated November 14, 2024

Topic
Drug Trafficking