Donta Hamilton, Heroin Distribution, West Virginia 2021

CHARLESTON MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO HEROIN DISTRIBUTION

A Charleston man has been found guilty of distributing heroin in West Virginia. Donta Hamilton, 30, was charged by a single-count Information in February 2021.

According to the plea agreement and statements made in court, Hamilton admitted that on August 5, 2020, he met a confidential informant working with Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT) in Charleston at a Renaissance Circle apartment and sold the confidential informant approximately 3.5 grams of heroin.

HAMILTON'S CRIMINAL HISTORY: Hamilton faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on June 16, 2021.

The investigation into Hamilton's heroin distribution was conducted by the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT).

U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE HANDLES PROSECUTION: Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Blackwell is handling the prosecution of Donta Hamilton.

MANDATORY FACTS: The defendant's full name is Donta Hamilton, the exact criminal charge is distribution of heroin, the city and state are Charleston, West Virginia, the exact date of the crime is August 5, 2020, and the sentence is up to 20 years in prison. Hamilton is currently awaiting sentencing on June 16, 2021.

Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 2:21-cr-00022.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdwv/pr/charleston-man-pleads-guilty-heroin-distribution-0