Three sentenced on federal methamphetamine charges
ELKINS — Three people were sentenced in Federal Court in Elkins this week for drug trafficking in North Central West Virginia, United States Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced.
Jacob Wilson, 29, of Beverly, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for distributing more than five grams of methamphetamine. Wilson was selling methamphetamine from his home.
Lawrence Lower, 36, of Petersburg, was sentenced to 14 months for methamphetamine distribution. Lower was selling methamphetamine in Grant County.
Michael Wayne Miller, 55, of Wardensville, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for selling methamphetamine in Hardy County.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Warner prosecuted the cases on behalf of the government.
Investigative agencies include the Potomac Highlands Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the Mountain Region Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative.
Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided.




