Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- Frederick Coleman, 32, of Huntington, was sentenced today to 20 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin.

According to court documents and statements made in court, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Huntington on February 13, 2020.  Inside one of the bedrooms, officers recovered approximately 2.31 grams of heroin and approximately 20.99 grams of cocaine.  Coleman admitted that he possessed the heroin and intended to distribute it.

United States Attorney William S. Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative efforts of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force. 

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence.  Assistant United States Attorney Nick Miller handled 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. 3:20-cr-00171.

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