HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Tayron Jerome Griffin, 24, known on the streets as “Taye,” has confessed to running a substantial methamphetamine operation out of his Huntington residence. Griffin pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of the deadly drug, a charge that carries a hefty mandatory minimum sentence.
The bust went down on March 4, 2025, when law enforcement executed a search warrant at Griffin’s home. What they found wasn’t a simple stash; it was a full-blown drug depot. Officers discovered approximately 617 grams of methamphetamine stashed in his bedroom nightstand, an additional 8 grams hidden in a kitchen drawer, along with the tools of the trade – drug trafficking paraphernalia – and a pile of dirty money totaling $1,648. Griffin admitted the cash was directly linked to his illegal drug sales.
But the drugs weren’t the only things Griffin was packing. The search also turned up a frightening arsenal: a loaded Romarm Cugir Model Mini Draco 7.62x39mm pistol, a loaded Smith & Wesson Shield .40-caliber pistol, and another loaded Glock 20 10mm pistol – all conveniently located on or inside the nightstand. This wasn’t just about moving weight; it was about being prepared for a fight, likely with rivals or law enforcement.
Court documents reveal Griffin wasn’t a one-time dealer. He routinely sold drugs directly from his residence. Investigators documented three separate transactions with a confidential informant. On February 21, 2025, he moved 28.9 grams of meth for $200. Four days later, on February 25, 2025, another 27.9 grams went for $210. And on February 28, 2025, he even dabbled in cocaine, selling 1.59 grams for $100. This shows a consistent pattern of criminal activity and a clear intent to profit from the misery of others.
Griffin is now facing a grim future. His sentencing is scheduled for October 14, 2025. He’s looking at a minimum of 10 years behind bars, and potentially life in prison, along with at least five years of supervised release and a staggering $10 million fine. This case serves as a stark reminder that drug trafficking carries severe consequences, and those who choose to poison our communities will be held accountable.
Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston announced the guilty plea, praising the relentless work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force, and the Huntington Police Department. United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing, and Assistant United States Attorney Courtney L. Finney is leading the prosecution. Further details can be found on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Southern District of West Virginia and through PACER, Case No. 3:25-cr-50.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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