Harrison County Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Charge

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Jack F. Gibbins, III, age 47, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 210 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

According to court documents and statements made in court, officers attempted a traffic stop on Gibbins's motorcycle. After a pursuit, Gibbins was arrested and officers found methamphetamine in his pocket. He has a criminal history of domestic battery, escape from custody, violation of a protective order, and drug trafficking.

Gibbins will serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Flower prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

The Greater Harrison Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative; the Harrison County Sheriff's Office; and the Bridgeport Police Department investigated.

Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided.