Fayette County Resident Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges

Fayette County resident pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Charleston, WV (WVNS) - A Fayette County man has pleaded guilty to federal drug violations involving methamphetamine and fentanyl. According to a press release, 44-year-old William Joseph Kessler III, of Beckwith, made the guilty pleas on Thursday, December 11, 2025. He pled guilty to one count of distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl and one count [...]

Fayette County man pleads guilty to federal drug crimes

BECKLEY — A Fayette County man pleaded guilty Thursday, Dec. 11 to federal drug charges involving the sale and possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl, prosecutors said Friday.

Fayette County man pleaded guilty to dealing fentanyl and meth

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – A Fayette County man has pleaded guilty to dealing fentanyl and methamphetamine. William Joseph Kessler, from Beckwith, admitted to selling 18 grams of meth to a confidential informant. Law enforcement served a search warrant at his house and found 45 grams of meth, 300 grams of fentanyl and ketamine, and a gun. He is facing up to 40 years in prison.The post Fayette County man pleaded guilty to dealing fentanyl and me…

Fayette County man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man has pleaded guilty to federal drug distribution charges following an investigation that uncovered significant quantities of illegal drugs and a firearm. William Joseph Kessler III, 44, of Beckwith, entered his guilty plea on Thursday, December 11, 2025, to one count of distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl and a second count of distribution of methamphetamine. .ucaa2b59cdee4fa57ac544cc8cd7…