A Hampshire County man admits to distribution of methamphetamine. 36 year old Andrew Ross Hose, of Augusta, West Virginia pleaded guilty to selling methamphetamine, also known as “ice,” in August 2020 in Hampshire County according to Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard.
Hose faces up to 20 years of incarceration and fine of up to $1,000,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Potomac Highlands Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, investigated.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided.