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Marrio Adam Kinchen, aka ‘Kardi’, sold 27 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant in Huntington on January 2, 2025, for $200. The 37-year-old Huntington man has pleaded guilty to the crime. Kinchen’s guilty plea comes after an investigation by the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force.
Kinchen faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, with a minimum of three years supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million. His sentencing is scheduled for October 26, 2026.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Taylor, with United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presiding over the hearing. United States Attorney Moore Capito announced the guilty plea.
The investigation was led by the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force, which works to combat drug-related crimes in the area. Kinchen’s guilty plea is a significant step in the fight against methamphetamine distribution in West Virginia.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: West Virginia
- Location: WV
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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