Kanawha County Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Travell Lamar Johnson, 45, of Big Chimney, is behind bars after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl in Charleston. The plea was made today in a federal court, marking a significant blow to the region’s fight against opioid trafficking.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on June 14, 2023, Johnson sold approximately 3.5 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant at a Charleston gas station. Johnson admitted to the transaction and to arranging it beforehand with the confidential informant.
The sale of fentanyl has been a major concern for federal and local law enforcement agencies in recent years. The highly addictive and often deadly substance has ravaged communities across West Virginia and the nation. Johnson’s guilty plea serves as a reminder that law enforcement is committed to holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
Co-defendant Alexis Nicole Davis, 26, of Charleston, pleaded guilty on May 2, 2024, to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and awaits sentencing. Davis’s case is also being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Charleston Police Department-Special Enforcement Unit and the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team (MDENT). “We are grateful for the tireless efforts of our law enforcement partners in bringing this case to justice,” Thompson said.
Johnson is scheduled to be sentenced on August 7, 2024, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine. Assistant United States Attorney Alexander A. Redmon is prosecuting the case. United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin presided over the hearing.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of fentanyl on West Virginia communities. As the state continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic, law enforcement agencies remain committed to dismantling trafficking networks and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
For more information, including related court documents and information, search for Case No. 2:23-cr-177 on PACER. 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.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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