FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. ATTORNEY, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA
Anthony Bernard Coles, of Clarksburg was sentenced Monday to 292 months in federal prison for trafficking dangerous drugs, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.
Coles, also known as “Pay Day,” and “Him Him,” 39, sold methamphetamine and cocaine on multiple occasions in Harrison County. During a search of his residence, investigators seized more than 150 grams of fentanyl, a stolen 9mm Glock pistol, 9mm ammunition, and drug paraphernalia. The firearm and ammunition were found hidden inside air vents.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Zelda Wesley prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.
The Greater Harrison Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated.
Chief Mark Rogers is the Chairman of the Task Force. Members of the Bridgeport Police Department are on the Task Force as well.
