Beckley Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Jazmir Tyheem Young, 24, of Beckley, was sentenced today to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of more than 5 grams of methamphetamine and a quantity of fentanyl.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 1, 2024, Young sold more than 5 grams of methamphetamine and a quantity of fentanyl to a confidential informant in a Harper Road parking lot in Beckley. As part of his guilty plea, Young admitted to the transaction.

Young has a criminal history that includes two prior felony convictions. At the time of this offense, Young was on probation for a state-level criminal conviction.

United States Attorney Moore Capito made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Beckley/Raleigh County Drug and Violent Crime Unit, which consists of officers from the West Virginia State Police, the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, and the Beckley Police Department.

Chief United States District JudgeFrank W. Volk imposed the sentence. Assistant United States Attorney D. Keith Randolph prosecuted the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:25-cr-119.

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