HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – 47-year-old David Dwayne Moore, also known as \”B,”\\
pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base, also known as \”crack.”
Law enforcement officers searched Moore’s Huntington apartment on January 4, 2024, and seized approximately 32 grams of crack, 132 grams of fentanyl, and a Taurus model G3 9mm pistol.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Moore admitted that he intended to sell the seized controlled substances. Moore further admitted that he possessed the seized firearm.
Moore is scheduled to be sentenced on August 26, 2024, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine.
United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Huntington Police Department.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Taylor is prosecuting the case.
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. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:24-cr-19.
The guilty plea marks a significant blow to the Huntington community, where the scourge of fentanyl and crack addiction has ravaged lives and families.
Moore’s crimes will not be taken lightly, and the full force of the law will be brought to bear in sentencing. Grimy Times will continue to monitor the case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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