A Huntington man has been sentenced to prison for his role in distributing fentanyl in the city.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Tekoa Rivers, 22, of Huntington, admitted to selling approximately 10 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant on Third Avenue in Huntington on April 29, 2021.
Rivers was sentenced today to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl.
The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers. Assistant United States Attorney Monica D. Coleman prosecuted the case.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson commended the investigative work of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the case.
Rivers’ sentence is a result of his guilty plea to distributing fentanyl, a serious offense that has plagued communities across the country.
The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against the opioid epidemic and the importance of holding those responsible accountable.
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. 3:22-cr-27.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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