Myron Dwayne Brown, Fentanyl Distribution, West Virginia 2022

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – In a shocking turn of events, Myron Dwayne Brown, also known as “Mylo,” was convicted of selling fentanyl in McDowell County, West Virginia. According to court documents, on February 22, 2022, Brown sold a substance containing fentanyl to a confidential informant at a residence in Havaco.

Brown admitted to the transaction, and further, he admitted to selling controlled substances on December 29, 2021, and February 28, 2022, at the same residence. It appears that Brown was aided and abetted by another individual during one of these transactions, and the substance sold contained butonitazene, a federal Schedule I controlled substance, as confirmed by the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory.

Brown, 44, of Welch, is scheduled to be sentenced on October 2, 2023. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine. The West Virginia community is breathing a sigh of relief knowing that this fentanyl distributor will be held accountable for his actions.

United States Attorney Will Thompson commended the investigative work of the Southern Regional Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, who played a crucial role in bringing Brown to justice. This case is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies working together to keep our communities safe.

Senior United States District Judge David A. Faber presided over the hearing, and Assistant United States Attorney Andrew D. Isabell is prosecuting the case. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia has made a copy of the press release available on their website, along with related court documents and information that can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:23-cr-35.

It is essential to note that Brown’s actions had a significant impact on the community, and his conviction serves as a warning to those engaging in similar activities. The West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory confirmed the presence of butonitazene, a Schedule I controlled substance, in the substance sold by Brown.

The people of West Virginia can rest assured that justice has been served, and Brown will face the consequences of his actions. The outcome of this case sends a clear message that selling fentanyl and other controlled substances will not be tolerated in our state.

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