Clarksburg, Salem Men Convicted for Role in Bath Salts Distribution; Face 20 Years in Prison
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on November 17, 2014 via Connect-Bridgeport.com
From Office of the United State Attorney, Northern District of West Virginia
Two Clarksburg area residents were convicted for their role in distributing bath salts, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced today.
Stephanie Michelle Furner, 34, and Rodney Wayne Swiger, 46, of Clarksburg each pled guilty to one count of “Distribution of Controlled Substance Analogue – Aiding and Abetting.”
An investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Greater Harrison County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative, revealed that Furner and Swiger sold bath salts known as “Power X Energy Soak.” The bath salts
contained a controlled substance known as “α-Pyrrolidinovalerophenone” or “α-PVP.”
Furner and Swiger each face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.00.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Shawn Morgan prosecuted the cases on behalf of the government. The HCDVCTF includes members of the Bridgeport Police Department. Chief John Walker is the chairman.
U.S. Magistrate Judge John S. Kaull presided.
