Devontay Brian Johnson, Fentanyl Distribution, West Virginia 2022

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – In a shocking turn of events, Devontay Brian Johnson, a 29-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl, a highly potent and deadly opioid.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on August 3, 2022, Johnson sold approximately 20 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant while in a vehicle parked along Wilson Place in Huntington. This brazen act of fentanyl trafficking has left law enforcement officials stunned and has sparked a renewed effort to combat the opioid epidemic in the region.

Johnson is scheduled to be sentenced on May 5, 2025, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine. The gravity of this situation is clear: Johnson’s actions put countless lives at risk, and the consequences of his crimes will be severe.

United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies to take down fentanyl traffickers and bring them to justice.

A United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing, ensuring that justice is served in this case. Assistant United States Attorney Lesley C. Shamblin is prosecuting the case, working tirelessly to ensure that Johnson is held accountable for his actions.

The case against Devontay Brian Johnson serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of fentanyl trafficking on our communities. As we continue to grapple with the opioid epidemic, it is essential that we remain vigilant and take swift action against those who seek to profit from this scourge.

For more information on this case, please visit 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-24.

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