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Marion County Man Sentenced for Federal Drug Charge

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of West Virginia

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Cedric Pierre Young, age 33, of Fairmont, West Virginia, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison to be followed by six years of supervised release for heroin and fentanyl trafficking.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Young, also known as “Billy,” sold heroin and fentanyl near Fifth Street Park playground and the Marion County Adult and Community Education Center, both in Marion County. Investigators searched several properties connected to Young, finding nearly 245 grams of fentanyl and cash.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Flower prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

The Three Rivers Drug Task Force investigated.

Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided.

Updated February 28, 2024
Topics
Drug Trafficking
Opioids
Component
USAO - West Virginia, Northern

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