Curtis Lavall Capers, a 35-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine. The plea was entered in federal court.
Court documents reveal that on December 15, 2022, Capers sold fentanyl and methamphetamine to a confidential informant at a residence on 7th Avenue in Huntington. Capers acknowledged his involvement in the transaction and confirmed that he had arranged it with the informant prior to the sale.
Capers is set for sentencing on May 12, 2025. He could face up to 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a fine amounting to $1 million.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Will Thompson, who praised the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for their investigative efforts.
The hearing was overseen by United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers. Assistant United States Attorney Joseph F. Adams is responsible for prosecuting the case.
Further details about this case can be accessed through the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia's website or by searching Case No. 3:24-cr-87 on PACER.