Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Tayron Jerome Griffin, also known as “Taye,” 24, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on March 4, 2025, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Griffin’s residence. Officers found approximately 617 grams of methamphetamine in his bedroom nightstand, approximately 8 grams of methamphetamine in a kitchen drawer, and drug trafficking paraphernalia and $1,648 in the residence during the search. As part of his guilty plea, Griffin admitted that he possessed the seized methamphetamine and intended to distribute it, and that the cash was drug proceeds. Griffin further admitted to possessing a loaded Romarm Cugir Model Mini Draco 7.62x39mm pistol and a loaded Smith & Wesson Shield .40-caliber pistol found in the nightstand and a loaded Glock 20 10mm pistol found on top of the nightstand during the search.

Griffin also admitted to selling drugs on three occasions at his residence, each time to a confidential informant, as relevant criminal conduct. Griffin sold approximately 28.9 grams of methamphetamine for $200 on February 21, 2025, approximately 27.9 grams of methamphetamine for $210 on February 25, 2025, and approximately 1.59 grams of cocaine for $100 on February 28, 2025.

Griffin is scheduled to be sentenced on October 14, 2025, and faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison, at least five years of supervised release, and a $10 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), the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force, and the Huntington Police Department.

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Courtney L. Finney 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. 3:25-cr-50.

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