Kanawha County Man Sentenced to Over 21 Years for Federal Drug Crime

Tracey Brown, 46, of Chelyan, W.Va. received lengthy prison term for meth distribution.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:24am

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A Kanawha County, West Virginia man named Tracey Brown has been sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison, plus 5 years of supervised release, for distributing over 500 grams of methamphetamine. Brown had a lengthy criminal history and was caught with around 17 pounds of meth that he had transported from Ohio to distribute in West Virginia.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing battle against the distribution of dangerous drugs like methamphetamine in West Virginia communities. The lengthy sentence handed down aims to send a strong message that drug trafficking will be met with serious consequences.

The details

According to court documents, on December 12, 2023, Tracey Brown obtained around 17 pounds of methamphetamine in Dayton, Ohio and transported it to his residence in Elkview, West Virginia. Brown admitted to distributing about 1 pound of the meth and planned to distribute the remaining amount with another individual in southern West Virginia. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Brown's Elkview home on December 13, 2023 and seized the remaining methamphetamine.

  • On December 12, 2023, Brown obtained around 17 pounds of meth in Dayton, Ohio.
  • On December 13, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Brown's Elkview, W.Va. residence and seized the remaining meth.
  • On March 27, 2026, Brown was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison, plus 5 years of supervised release.

The players

Tracey Brown

A 46-year-old Kanawha County, West Virginia resident who was sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for distributing over 500 grams of methamphetamine.

United States Attorney Moore Capito

The U.S. Attorney who stated that the message should be "loud and clear" that drug traffickers will be held accountable in the Southern District of West Virginia.

Judge David A. Faber

The senior United States District Judge who imposed the 21-year, 10-month sentence on Tracey Brown.

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What they’re saying

“The message should be loud and clear, if you traffic drugs in our community, we will identify you, arrest you, and hold you accountable.”

— United States Attorney Moore Capito

What’s next

The judge's lengthy sentence for Tracey Brown sends a strong message about the consequences for drug trafficking in West Virginia. Law enforcement will likely continue monitoring the distribution of methamphetamine and other illicit drugs in the region.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing battle against the scourge of methamphetamine in West Virginia communities. The significant prison term handed down to Tracey Brown aims to deter future drug trafficking and protect residents from the harms of these dangerous substances.