Huntington Meth Dealer Moore Gets Nearly 5 Years

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Kenard Jerlonnie Moore, a 41-year-old Huntington resident known on the streets as “Lonnie,” is headed to federal prison after admitting to pushing meth. Moore received a sentence of four years and nine months today, followed by three years of supervised release, for the distribution of a significant quantity of methamphetamine.

The bust went down September 28, 2023. Court records show Moore willingly sold approximately 16 grams of the dangerous stimulant to a confidential informant right here in Huntington. This wasn’t a street corner deal gone wrong; Moore confessed to arranging the transaction after being contacted by the informant earlier that day, indicating a deliberate effort to move illegal narcotics.

Federal authorities aren’t letting up on the flow of drugs into West Virginia. United States Attorney Will Thompson announced the sentencing, specifically praising the relentless work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The ATF clearly put the pressure on, leading to Moore’s conviction and, ultimately, his time behind bars.

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers handed down the sentence, a clear message that drug dealing carries serious consequences in the Southern District of West Virginia. Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Taylor successfully prosecuted the case, building a solid case based on the direct evidence of the drug transaction and Moore’s own admission of guilt.

This case isn’t over with the sentencing. For those seeking more details, a copy of the official press release is available on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Southern District of West Virginia. Court documents, including the specifics of Case No. 3:24-cr-3, can be accessed through the PACER system, offering a full picture of the investigation and legal proceedings.

Moore’s sentence serves as a stark reminder that the Grimy Times will continue to cover these cases and hold those who profit from the misery of others accountable. The fight against drugs in Huntington – and across the nation – is far from over, and we’ll be here to report every twist and turn.