Pennsylvania man admits to role in a drug distribution operation

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Armand Taylor, of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, has admitted to his role in a drug distribution operation, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.

Taylor, also known as “Scrap,” age 26, pled guilty to one count of “Distribution of Heroin.” Taylor admitted to selling heroin in June 2017 in Harrison County.

Taylor faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci M. Cook is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The case was investigated by the Greater Harrison Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force and the West Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation. 
 
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.