Maurice Lavelle Miller, Jr., Heroin Distribution, West Virginia 2019

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Distribution in West Virginia

Huntington, West Virginia – In a shocking turn of events, Maurice Lavelle Miller, Jr., 31, pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime on February 25, 2019, in a Huntington residence.

According to the investigation, Miller sold approximately one gram of heroin to a confidential informant on Davis Street in Huntington on February 25, 2019. The sale was a significant one, and it caught the attention of law enforcement agencies.

The Cabell County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI’s Southern West Virginia Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) West Task Force worked tirelessly to investigate the matter. Their efforts paid off when Miller was apprehended and charged with distribution of heroin.

Miller now faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on October 12, 2021. The sentence is a harsh one, and it serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of heroin distribution.

Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston applauded the investigative efforts of the law enforcement agencies involved in the case. She praised their dedication and commitment to keeping the community safe.

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Ryan A. Keefe is handling the prosecution of the case.

A copy of this press release can be found 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. 3:19-cr-00155.

Maurice Lavelle Miller, Jr. is a 31-year-old man from Ohio who was charged with distribution of heroin. The crime occurred on February 25, 2019, in Huntington, West Virginia. He faces up to 20 years in prison when sentenced on October 12, 2021.

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