Press Release
Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of West Virginia
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Kenard Jerlonnie Moore, also known as “Lonnie,” 41, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to distribution of a quantity of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on September 28, 2023, Moore sold approximately 16 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 63 grams of a substance that Moore represented was fentanyl to a confidential informant for $1,400. The transaction occurred behind Moore’s 28th Street residence. Moore admitted to the transaction, and further admitted that he arranged the transaction when the confidential informant contacted him earlier that day about purchasing fentanyl and methamphetamine. A forensic analysis confirmed that the methamphetamine had a net weight of 16.6 grams and the suspected fentanyl contained no controlled substances.
Moore is scheduled to be sentenced on June 10, 2024, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine.
United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Taylor 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. 3:24-cr-3.
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Updated February 20, 2024
Topic
Drug Trafficking
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