Ohio Man Dishes 7 Years for Meth, Crack Ring

Ohio Man Dishes 7 Years for Meth, Crack Ring

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Antione Terren Glanton, also known as “Twan” and “T,” 46, of Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced today to seven years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine base, also known as “crack.”

Glanton admitted to selling approximately 27.5 grams of methamphetamine and a quantity of crack to a confidential informant in the area of the 2500 block of Washington Boulevard in Huntington. He further admitted to arranging the transaction beforehand.

Glanton also admitted to selling approximately 2.7 grams of crack to the confidential informant in the area of the 200 block of Olive Street in Huntington on October 24, 2022. He also sold approximately 2.9 grams of crack and 1.3 grams of fentanyl to the confidential informant on the 2500 block of Washington Boulevard in Huntington on January 5, 2023.

During a search of his residence, law enforcement officers found approximately 15 grams of crack, 32 grams of fentanyl, a quantity of heroin, digital scales, fentanyl test strips, and $501. Officers also found a loaded Glock 19 9mm pistol and a loaded Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol in Glanton’s possession.

Glanton admitted that he possessed the seized crack, fentanyl, and heroin and intended to distribute the controlled substances. United States Attorney Will Thompson commended the investigative work of the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force and the Huntington Police Department.

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence. Assistant United States Attorneys Courtney L. Finney and Lesley C. Shamblin prosecuted the case.

A copy of this press release is located 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. 3:23-cr-113.