Detroit Man Indicted By Federal Grand Jury For Possessing Heroin

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A federal grand jury sitting in Charleston indicted a Detroit man on Tuesday, April 30 for allegedly possessing heroin. According to the indictment, Jalin Tyref McArn, 19, allegedly possessed with intent to distribute heroin on April 24, 2013 near Huntington, W.Va. 

McArn faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine if convicted. 

The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration.  Assistant United States Attorney Gregory McVey is in charge of the prosecution. 

Note: The charge contained in the indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.