A federal jury convicted a Harrison County man for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, George Wesley Washington, Jr., 32, was found to be in possession of over two kilograms of methamphetamine on March 16, 2023.
Further investigation revealed that Washington had been engaged in drug trafficking activity for at least 16 months prior to the March 16th incident.
Evidence related to both counts was presented to the jury, who found Washington guilty on both counts of his indictment.
Washington will be sentenced on October 24, 2024, and faces a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison.
A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
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