Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Mike Stuart today announced that Quandale Turk, also known as “Q”, 43, of Detroit, Michigan, entered a guilty plea to an indictment charging him with two counts of aiding and abetting the distribution of heroin.

“Week after week we convict offenders like Turk for their roles in drug trafficking in our communities,” said United States Attorney Mike Stuart.  “In partnership with our law enforcement partners, we remain laser focused on holding drug dealers accountable.”

Turk admitted that on February 16, 2017 and May 1, 2017, he directed Dahran Montgomery to distribute heroin to a confidential informant in Huntington. 

Turk faces up to twenty years in federal prison when he is sentenced on February 22, 2021.  Montgomery previously pled guilty and was sentenced to 52 months in federal prison.

The Huntington Police Department conducted the investigation.   The plea hearing was held before United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers.  Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie S. Taylor is handling the prosecution.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:18-cr-00213.

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