Matthew Robert Hudson Sentenced to Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution in West Virginia
Huntington, West Virginia – In a major blow to the city’s fight against drug trafficking, Matthew Robert Hudson, 41, of Huntington, was sentenced to five years in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, for distribution of 50 grams or more of a mixture of methamphetamine.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on September 23, 2025, a law enforcement officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Hudson in Huntington. Officers searched the vehicle and seized approximately 120 grams of methamphetamine found in the handbag of Hudson’s passenger. As part of his guilty plea, Hudson admitted that he possessed the seized methamphetamine, asked his passenger to hold the methamphetamine for him, and intended to sell the methamphetamine in exchange for money.
The investigation was led by the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force and the Huntington Police Department. United States Attorney Moore Capito commended the investigative work of the task force and the police department.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence. Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Taylor prosecuted the case.
Matthew Robert Hudson, a resident of Huntington, was found guilty of distribution of 50 grams or more of a mixture of methamphetamine. The crime occurred on September 23, 2025, in Huntington, West Virginia.
The sentence of five years in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, is a significant blow to Hudson’s future. The distribution of methamphetamine is a serious offense, and Hudson’s actions have put him behind bars for a considerable amount of time.
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. 3:25-cr-195.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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