[420 Girl]

A nonprofit that builds homes for severely injured soldiers has rescinded its offer to a Branson veteran after he was convicted of a felony drug charge.

The Springfield News-Leader reported Tuesday that Scott West pleaded guilty Dec. 11 to possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. The charge carries a sentence of five to 15 years in prison.

West lost both legs while serving in Iraq when his Humvee hit a roadside bomb. He was slated to receive a free house from Massachusetts-based Homes for Our Troops, but lost the offer under the group's provision that veterans who commit felonies are not eligible.

West was arrested after an Oct. 1, 2008, traffic stop in Taney County allegedly netted law officers 2.5 pounds of marijuana under the car seat.

West's sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 19.

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