Melissa Dawn Lockhart, Methamphetamine Distribution, West Virginia 2021

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Methamphetamine Distribution in Huntington, West Virginia

On February 25, 2021, a shocking case of methamphetamine distribution unfolded in Huntington, West Virginia. Melissa Dawn Lockhart, 49, of Huntington, was involved in the sale of a highly addictive and dangerous substance.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Lockhart sold approximately 5 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant at her Huntington residence. This illicit transaction led to her arrest and subsequent charges.

Lockhart’s crimes caught the attention of the authorities, and she will now face the consequences. She pleaded guilty to the federal drug crime and is scheduled to be sentenced on February 21, 2023.

The maximum penalty for this crime is 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine. Lockhart’s future hangs in the balance as she awaits her sentencing date.

The investigation and prosecution of this case were led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office. United States Attorney Will Thompson commended the investigative work and announced the guilty plea.

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing, and Assistant United States Attorney Joseph F. Adams is prosecuting the case. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia will continue to monitor the case and provide updates as necessary.

A copy of this press release can be found on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:22-cr-73.