Sara L. Jackson, 48, from Keyser, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to federal charges regarding a drug operation involving fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to court documents, Jackson conspired with another individual to distribute extensive amounts of these drugs in Mineral County. Law enforcement, during a search of Jackson's apartment, seized 1,300 grams of fentanyl and 788 grams of methamphetamine.
Jackson faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison. The final sentence will be decided by a federal district court judge, who will take into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines along with other statutory considerations.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher. The Potomac Highlands Drug Task Force, supported by HIDTA funding, conducted the investigation. U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble has presided over the case.