Eleven prisoners convicted for smuggling drugs into several prisons in West Virginia

The Northern District of West Virginia has recently sentenced eleven inmates for either smuggling or attempting to smuggle drugs into different prisons.

Based on court records and statements made during the court proceedings, it was revealed that the prisoners were involved in the illegal smuggling of drugs into three different correctional facilities, namely Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Hazelton, Secure Female Facility (SFF) Hazelton, and Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Gilmer. As a result of their involvement, some of the inmates received extended sentences on top of their current ones. Those who received additional time are:

    • Angela Oxendine, 44, an inmate at SFF Hazelton, sentenced to three months;
    • Angela Woolwine, 35, an inmate at SFF Hazelton, sentenced to 12 months;
    • Brittney Hays, 31, an inmate at SFF Hazelton, sentenced to three months;
    • Tina Hatterer, 44, an inmate at SFF Hazelton, sentenced to six months;
    • Arlene Combs, 39, an inmate at SFF Hazelton, sentenced to six months;
    • Kevon Jackson, 31, an inmate at FCI Hazelton, sentenced to six months;
    • Christopher Coffey, 55, an inmate at FCI Hazelton inmate, sentenced to six months;
    • Joshua Jett, 40, an inmate at FCI Gilmer, sentenced to six months;
    • Dayvoughn Ervin, 31, an inmate at FCI Gilmer, sentenced to six months;
    • Joseph Sanders, 24, an inmate at FCI Gilmer, sentenced to six months;
    • Christopher Gorrell, 41, an inmate at FCI Gilmer, sentenced to three months.

The government’s cases were represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brandon Flower and Will Rhee.

Reference Article

Scott Aust
Scott Aust is a dedicated journalist specializing in local news across Kansas State. As a writer for greatergc.com, he covers a diverse array of topics including crime, public safety, politics, and community events. Scott is committed to delivering precise and timely information, ensuring that the community stays well-informed.