U.S. Attorney William S. Thompson | U.S. Department of Justice
Edmund Omar Johnson, known by the aliases "Chicago" and "Polo," has entered a guilty plea for distributing methamphetamine. The 44-year-old Chicago resident admitted to selling approximately 865 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant on June 30, 2024, in Huntington, West Virginia.
Johnson confessed to organizing the transaction with the informant before it took place at a Fourth Avenue residence. His sentencing is set for May 5, 2025. He could face up to 20 years in prison, a minimum of three years under supervised release, and a fine of $1 million.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Will Thompson, who praised the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cabell County Sheriff's Office for their investigative efforts.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers oversaw the court proceedings, while Assistant United States Attorney Joseph F. Adams is handling the prosecution.
Further details about this case can be found on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Southern District of West Virginia or through PACER by referencing Case No. 3:24-cr-184.
