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Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing and Trafficking Child Pornography
HUNTINGTON, WV—Jamie Michael Overstreet, 29, of Huntington, WV, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers to 240 months in prison for producing, possessing and trafficking in child pornography. Overstreet previously pled guilty in December 2008, admitting the federal charges. The conviction stems from an investigation in California of an individual suspected of possessing child pornography. Evidence from that investigation divulged that the target was sharing child pornography with Overstreet, who resided in Huntington, WV. Authorities in West Virginia were alerted and a search of Overstreet's residence was conducted. Based on the evidence recovered by the FBI and other federal and state law enforcement agencies, it is clear that Overstreet was involved in a nationwide ring of individuals engaged in the sexual abuse of children and the production and trafficking in child pornography. A subsequent forensic analysis of Overstreet's computer revealed hundreds of images and videos of pre-pubescent minors engaged in sexual activity. Many of these images and videos were produced by Overstreet. Child pornographic images were also located on compact discs belonging to Overstreet.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the US Postal Inspection Service jointly conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Karen B. Schommer handled the prosecution.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood. In February 2006, the Department of Justice created Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as identify and rescue victims.
For more information about cases and related activities please visit www.usdoj.gov/usao/wvs and www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Crack Cocaine
CHARLESTON, WV—Darrell Spicer, 52, of Charleston, WV, pled guilty today before United States District Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. to possession with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine base. Spicer admitted that on October 14, 2008, he sold approximately 13.4 grams of cocaine base to a person working under the direction of DEA and MDENT. Upon his arrest, Spicer was found to have an additional 1.4 grams of cocaine base in his possession. Spicer, who is scheduled to be sentenced on September 16, 2009 faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Metro Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT) conducted the investigation.
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