Nyanzangusa Baldwin, 45, Sentenced in West Virginia Heroin Conspiracy

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Michigan man has been convicted of his role in a federal heroin distribution conspiracy, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart.

Nyanzangusa Baldwin, also known as ‘Botch,’ previously pled guilty to an indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute heroin in Huntington, West Virginia on August 2017.

“Another Saigon Sunset and Detroit drug dealer behind bars,” said United States Attorney Mike Stuart. “I’ve said from day one that tough is how we’re going to treat drug dealers. And tough we are. All defendants charged last year as part of the Peterson drug trafficking organization have been convicted.”

Nyanzangusa Baldwin admitted to distributing heroin from the Ramada Inn Motel in Huntington, West Virginia in August 2017. Officers executed a search warrant on the motel room and seized approximately 35 grams of heroin.

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence of 18 months in prison. Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie S. Taylor prosecuted the case.

This investigation was the result of a joint effort by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Violent Crime and Drug Task Force West.

Nyanzangusa Baldwin, a 45-year-old Michigan man, will begin serving his sentence.

This case serves as another example of our commitment to holding those responsible for the heroin epidemic accountable.

The Drug Enforcement Administration and Violent Crime and Drug Task Force West continue to work together to disrupt and dismantle heroin trafficking organizations in West Virginia.

We will continue to prosecute those involved in heroin distribution and trafficking to the fullest extent of the law.