A West Virginia man has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison for possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
According to court documents, law enforcement encountered Clyde Anderson Jr., a 44-year-old Charleston resident, on September 12, 2022, while responding to a domestic disturbance call.
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Anderson consented to a search of his bag, where officers discovered approximately 9 grams of fentanyl and 13 grams of methamphetamine. He admitted to his intention to distribute these drugs. Additionally, Anderson surrendered a loaded .380-caliber pistol to the officers.
Anderson’s criminal history includes a prior conviction for possessing a firearm as an unlawful user of controlled substances.
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The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Charleston Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney
Troy D. Adams prosecuted the case, and Chief United States District Judge Thomas E. Johnston imposed the sentence.
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