Fayette County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Nicholas D. Plumb, 25, of Oak Hill, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine and a quantity of fentanyl.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on August 23, 2023, law enforcement officers apprehended Plumb at an apartment in Prosperity and found 45 grams of fentanyl, 144 grams of methamphetamine and a Glock model 43X 9mm handgun in Plumb’s possession. Plumb admitted that he possessed the controlled substances and intended to distribute them.

On July 31, 2024, officers arrested Plumb and searched his residence. Plumb admitted that he possessed 557 grams of methamphetamine found by officers during the search and that he intended to distribute the controlled substance.

Plumb is scheduled to be sentenced on July 25, 2025, and faces a mandatory minimum of five years and up to 40 years in prison, at least four years of supervised release, and a $5 million fine.

Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office.

United States Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Andrew D. Isabell is prosecuting the case.

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. 5:24-cr-109.

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