Stewart Longworth Jordan III, Methamphetamine Possession, West Virginia 2020

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – In a brazen attempt to peddle poison, a Huntington man was caught red-handed with nearly two pounds of methamphetamine, which he planned to sell to unsuspecting addicts. Stewart Longworth Jordan III, 27, pleaded guilty to a federal methamphetamine charge in a West Virginia courtroom, marking a significant victory for the war on drugs in the Mountain State.

The defendant’s downfall began on November 9, 2018, when a sharp-eyed postal inspector with the United States Postal Inspection Service intercepted a suspicious package at the Huntington post office. The parcel, mailed from Nevada, contained an alarming amount of methamphetamine, weighing in at over two pounds – a staggering quantity that could have fueled the addiction of hundreds of locals.

Inspectors quickly tracked the package to a residence in Huntington, where Jordan arrived to collect his illicit cargo. The 27-year-old was promptly arrested and, during a subsequent court hearing, confessed to his plan to sell the methamphetamine. His admission serves as a stark reminder that postal inspectors play a critical role in the nation’s drug enforcement efforts.

‘Just because it fits doesn’t mean it’s legal to ship,’ cautioned United States Attorney Mike Stuart, underscoring the importance of vigilance in the postal service. The U.S. Attorney’s remarks highlighted the dedication and expertise of postal inspectors, who work tirelessly to prevent the flow of illicit substances into our communities.

The investigation was a collaborative effort between the United States Postal Inspection Service and the West Virginia State Police – Violent Crime and Drug Task Force West. United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing, while Assistant United States Attorney Joseph F. Adams handled the prosecution.

Jordan now faces a serious sentence: 5 to 40 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for June 16, 2020. As the war on drugs continues to rage on, this guilty plea serves as a stark warning to those who would seek to peddle poison in our communities. The Grimy Times will continue to shine a light on the dark underbelly of crime in America.

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