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Date: 11-04-2019
Case Style:
United States of America v. Brooke Alexandria Kimble
Case Number: 2:19-cr-00178
Judge: Joseph R. Goodwin
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia (Kanawha County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Joshusa C. Hanks
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Charleston, WV - Wood County Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Offense
A Wood County woman pled guilty to a drug trafficking offense. Brooke Alexandria Kimble, 21, of Parkersburg, pled guilty to distribution of fentanyl.
“Fentanyl is so powerful. So deadly. And this dealer’s deeds led to death,” said United States Attorney Mike Stuart. “Too many West Virginians have died as a result of fentanyl overdoses. Drug dealers must be held accountable. The peddlers of death must end the chaos and destruction they deliver to our people.”
Kimble admitted that on January 7 and 8, 2019 she distributed what she believed to be heroin to a police informant. Laboratory analysis later determined the substance was fentanyl. She further admitted that on January 5, 2019 she distributed what she believed to be heroin to Frederick Lawson who died later that day of fentanyl overdose. The transactions all occurred at her residence on Avery Street in Parkersburg.
Under the plea agreement, Kimble faces 10 to 15 years in prison when sentenced on January 23, 2020.
The Parkersburg Police Department and the Parkersburg Narcotics and Violent Crimes Task Force conducted the investigation. United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin presided over the hearing.
Charges:
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE, fentanyl.
(1)
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE, fentanyl.
(2)
Outcome: 10/31/2019 27 PLEA HEARING as to Brooke Alexandria Kimble held by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 10/31/2019; Court Reporter: Kimberly Kaufman. (rac)
10/31/2019 28 ORDER as to Brooke Alexandria Kimble. Upon hearing held 10/31/2019. Letter-form plea agreement and written plea of guilty executed. Defendant remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal pending sentencing. Presentence Investigation Report Deadline 1/9/2020. Sentencing set for 1/23/2020 10:00 AM in Charleston before Judge Joseph R. Goodwin. Sentencing Memorandum due by 1/16/2020. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 10/31/2019. (cc: Judge, USA, USP, USM, counsel, deft) (tmr)
10/31/2019 29 ORDER as to Brooke Alexandria Kimble; directing counsel for each party to file a sentencing memorandum in this matter by 1/16/2020. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 10/31/2019. (cc: Judge, USA, USP, USM, counsel, deft) (tmr)
10/31/2019 PROBATION OFFICER ASSIGNMENT FOR PRESENTENCE REPORT as to Brooke Alexandria Kimble: Shamika Stockton (sbk)
10/31/2019 30 WRITTEN PLEA OF GUILTY by Defendant Brooke Alexandria Kimble. (lca)
10/31/2019 31 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Brooke Alexandria Kimble. (cc: U.S. Probation Office) (lca)
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