BECKLEY, W.Va. – Sharee Woodson, 45, of Beckley, was sentenced on March 27, 2026, to 10 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and a quantity of cocaine base, also known as “crack.”According to court documents and statements made in court, on March 29, 2024, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Woodson’s residence and seized 150.23 grams of methamphetamine, 80.57 grams of fentanyl, and 13.94 grams of cocaine. As part of his guilty plea, Woodson admitted that he intended to distribute the seized controlled substances in and around the Southern District of West Virginia. Officers also seized a Taurus GC3 9mm handgun and assorted ammunition during the search.Woodson has a criminal history that includes prior convictions for distribution of 5 grams or more of cocaine base, grand larceny, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.United States Attorney Moore Capito made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Beckley/Raleigh County Drug and Violent Crime Unit, which consists of officers from the West Virginia State Police, the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, and the Beckley Police Department.Chief United States District Judge Frank W. Volk imposed the sentence. Assistant United States Attorney Brian D. Parsons 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. 5:25-cr-116. ###
Source: U.S. Department of Justice