Frederick Coleman, Heroin Possession with Intent to Distribute, West Virginia 2020

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – In a harsh blow to Huntington’s fight against narcotics, Frederick Coleman, a 32-year-old resident of the city, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for his involvement in a federal drug crime.

Coleman was sentenced today by United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers for his role in possessing heroin with intent to distribute. The crime was revealed on February 13, 2020, after law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Huntington.

During the search, officers recovered approximately 2.31 grams of heroin and approximately 20.99 grams of cocaine from a bedroom in the residence. Coleman confessed to possessing the heroin and intending to distribute it.

Assistant United States Attorney Nick Miller handled the prosecution in this case. Miller commended the investigative efforts of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force, stating that their diligence played a crucial role in securing the conviction.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) worked in tandem with the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force to execute the search warrant and bring Coleman to justice. United States Attorney William S. Thompson praised the collaboration between the two agencies, crediting it with their success in the case.

A copy of the press release announcing Coleman’s sentencing can be found on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website 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.

The case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against narcotics in Huntington and the surrounding areas. It highlights the importance of continued collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the need for the community to remain vigilant in the fight against drug trafficking.

Frederick Coleman, 32, of Huntington, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin. Coleman admitted to possessing the heroin and intending to distribute it. United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence.

A 32-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has been handed a 20-month prison sentence for his involvement in a federal drug crime. Coleman’s involvement in the crime was revealed after law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Huntington on February 13, 2020.

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