Emmanuel D. Gibson, a 34-year-old resident of Fairmont, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. The admission came following an incident involving a traffic stop by Westover Police that escalated into a chase, culminating in Gibson's arrest.
Court documents reveal that during the search of Gibson's vehicle, authorities discovered pills laced with fentanyl along with other controlled substances. Additionally, two firearms and drug paraphernalia were seized from the vehicle.
Gibson could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. The final sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge who will take into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and various statutory factors.
The prosecution is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christie Utt on behalf of the government. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives alongside the Westover Police Department.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided over the case proceedings.