Jesus Emmanuel Davis, 24, of Charleston, has pleaded guilty to distribution of protonitazene and isotonitazene, synthetic opioids that are potentially more dangerous and deadly than fentanyl.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 7, 2023, Davis sold five pills to a confidential informant in Charleston. The West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory confirmed that the pills contained protonitazene and isotonitazene.
The guilty plea is a significant development in the case, which was investigated by the Charleston Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the agencies involved.
Davis is scheduled to be sentenced on October 3, 2024, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine. The sentence will be determined by United States District Judge Frank W. Volk, who presided over the hearing.
Assistant United States Attorney Lesley C. Shamblin is prosecuting the case, which is a result of the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis in West Virginia. The case highlights the dangers of synthetic opioids, which are often laced with other substances and can be deadly.
A copy of the press release is available 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. 2:24-cr-51. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of law enforcement efforts to combat the opioid crisis and bring those responsible to justice.
The prosecution of Jesus Emmanuel Davis is a significant step in the fight against opioid distribution in West Virginia. The case demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to investigating and prosecuting those who engage in this dangerous activity. As the opioid crisis continues to affect communities across the country, cases like this serve as a reminder of the importance of ongoing efforts to combat this epidemic.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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