A 24-year-old Detroit man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a heroin trafficking operation in Huntington, West Virginia.
Luther Peterson, also known as Mook, was caught selling heroin in October 2017 and later pled guilty to an indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute heroin.
Peterson admitted that between October 2017 and April 2018 he conspired with Willie Peterson and Manget Peterson to sell heroin in the Huntington area.
As part of the plea agreement, Peterson admitted to distributing heroin to a confidential informant in October 2017.
Peterson was sentenced to 36 months in prison. The joint investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Violent Crime and Drug Task Force West.
United States Attorney Mike Stuart praised the investigation and said, "Bringing an end to the Peterson drug network which had been operating in Huntington for some time signaled change and hope in Huntington,"
"We will protect every community throughout southern West Virginia by eradicating drug dealers that prey on our good citizens," Stuart added.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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