Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Curtis Lavall Capers, 36, of Huntington, was sentenced today to eight years and nine months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of quantities of fentanyl and a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on December 15, 2022, Capers sold quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine to a confidential informant at a 7th Avenue residence in Huntington. Capers admitted to the transaction and to arranging it with the confidential informant beforehand.

Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence. Assistant United States Attorneys Stephanie Taylor and Joseph F. Adams 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. 3:24-cr-87.

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