Huntington Woman Sentenced on Drug Charge

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Christa Dawn Ravenscroft, 45, of Huntington, was sentenced today to 24 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

According to court documents, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant on March 8, 2019, at a residence on Baer Street in Huntington after receiving multiple reports of drug activity at that location. A search of the residence found approximately 1.55g of methamphetamine along with multiple ledgers and a digital scale. Ravenscroft admitted that she sold drugs to support her own habit. 

United States Attorney William S. Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative efforts of the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force and the Huntington Police Department.

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence. Assistant United States Attorney Ryan A. Keefe handled the prosecution.

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. 3:19-cr-00181.

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