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Joseph Moore, a 47-year-old Huntington resident, pleaded guilty to distributing heroin after selling 2.9 grams of the deadly opioid to a confidential informant at his residence on February 11, 2025, in exchange for $150. The transaction was part of a larger investigation into heroin distribution in the area. Moore’s guilty plea came as part of a deal that will see him face up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The case against Moore was built on evidence gathered by the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force and the Huntington Police Department.
Moore’s crime is just one example of the ongoing struggle with heroin and opioid distribution in West Virginia. The state has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic, with many residents struggling with addiction. Law enforcement agencies have been working to combat the problem, with the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force playing a key role in the effort.
The case against Moore was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Taylor, with United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presiding over the hearing. The investigation was commended by United States Attorney Moore Capito, who praised the work of the task force and the police department.
Moore is scheduled to be sentenced on October 13, 2026, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million. The outcome of the case will depend on the judge’s decision, but one thing is clear: Moore’s guilty plea marks a significant step in the fight against heroin distribution in West Virginia.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: West Virginia
- Location: WV
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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