Burlin Junior Howell, a 60-year-old resident of Elkins, West Virginia, received a 46-month federal prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution. This decision was rendered by Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh. Howell's convictions include grand larceny, robbery, domestic battery, brandishing, and drug trafficking offenses, as detailed in court documents.
Following his prison term, Howell will undergo a supervised release period of three years.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Warner prosecuted the government's case. The investigation was conducted by the Potomac Highlands Drug Task Force, which is funded by HIDTA. This task force includes personnel from the Drug Enforcement Administration, West Virginia State Police, and several county sheriff's offices and the Keyser Police Department.