HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The streets of Huntington are a little less saturated with poison today after Desmond Devon Magee, 27, of Detroit, Michigan, admitted to peddling methamphetamine in the city. Magee, known on the streets as “Rich,” pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of a quantity of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, according to federal prosecutors.
The bust went down on October 18, 2022. Court documents reveal Magee wasn’t dealing on a corner, but *inside* a business on Eighth Street. He allegedly offloaded approximately 29 grams of the highly addictive drug to a confidential informant. That’s nearly an ounce of meth hitting the streets – enough to fuel a dangerous wave of addiction and related crime. The details suggest a calculated operation, not a spontaneous act.
United States Attorney Will Thompson isn’t celebrating a win for justice, he’s acknowledging a job done. Thompson released a statement commending the joint investigative efforts of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cabell County Sheriff’s Department. While the agencies get credit, it’s the informants risking their necks that often break these cases.
Magee is now staring down the barrel of a potentially lengthy prison sentence. His sentencing is scheduled for May 8, 2023, before United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers. The maximum penalty? A staggering 20 years behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine. Whether he’ll actually see the full sentence remains to be seen, but the feds aren’t messing around.
Assistant United States Attorney Joseph F. Adams is the man tasked with securing a conviction and ensuring Magee pays for his crimes. The case number is 3:22-cr-210, available for review on PACER. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia has also made the press release available on their website.
This case is a stark reminder of the relentless flow of narcotics into West Virginia, and the constant battle law enforcement faces to stem the tide. While one dealer is off the streets, countless others remain, preying on vulnerable communities. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the ongoing war against drugs in the Mountain State.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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