Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -  Dan Bean, 42, of Toledo, Ohio, was sentenced today to three years in prison for a federal drug crime.  After completing his prison sentence, Bean will serve three years on supervised release.

According to court documents, officers with the Huntington Police Department searched Bean’s residence on Artisan Avenue in Huntington in 2018 and seized approximately 55 grams of cocaine and 20 grams of cocaine base, also known as “crack.”  Bean ultimately pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine.

United States Attorney William S. Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Huntington Police Department.

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence.  Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie S. Taylor 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. 3:18-cr-00157.

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