A West Virginia man will spend the next two decades in federal prison following a sentencing that links his drug distribution to a local woman’s death. Clark Grove Corbin, 50, of Charles Town, received a 240-month sentence this week for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, a case that has drawn significant attention from federal prosecutors in the Eastern Panhandle.
The legal proceedings centered on a transaction where Corbin sold fentanyl to an individual who later died from the substance.
When investigators later executed a search warrant at Corbin’s residence, they reported finding over nine grams of fentanyl and two grams of cocaine. During the sentencing, the court noted Corbin’s criminal history, which includes a prior conviction for involuntary manslaughter related to a fatal DUI.
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U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey, who announced the sentence, emphasized a strict stance on the sale of synthetic opioids, stating that those who prioritize profit over human life in local neighborhoods will face heavy legal repercussions. Following his 20-year term, Corbin is ordered to complete five years of supervised release.
The investigation was a collaborative effort involving the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Eastern Panhandle Drug Task Force. The prosecution was led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher.
This case was handled under the umbrella of Operation Take Back America, a broad Department of Justice initiative focused on dismantling drug trafficking organizations and addressing the public safety risks posed by fentanyl.
While federal officials have previously labeled the drug a significant threat to national security due to its high lethality, this specific sentencing highlights the local impact of the ongoing opioid crisis. U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided over the case.
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