HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A California man pled guilty today to a federal drug charge, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Gerardo Delgadillo, Jr., 22, entered a guilty plea to an indictment charging him with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.
“Now we know why there’s never any room in the overhead bin - 30 pounds of pot in his luggage," said United States Attorney Mike Stuart. “It doesn’t matter whether drug dealers transport drugs into West Virginia on foot, or by car, train or plane - we will send them packing."
Delgadillo admitted that on Oct. 17, 2018, he had flown to Tri-State Airport in Kenova, West Virginia from California. He admitted to possessing approximately 30 pounds of marijuana in his suitcase. He admitted he intended to sell the marijuana.
Delgadillo faces up to five years in federal prison when he is sentenced on August 5, 2019.
The Violent Crime Drug Task Force West conducted the investigation. The plea hearing was held before United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers. Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie S. Taylor handled the prosecution.
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Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
