Allen Lation Baird, a 48-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison. This will be followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Court documents reveal that on May 3, 2023, Baird was arrested based on a warrant issued in Michigan. During the arrest, officers discovered approximately 56 grams of a substance containing fentanyl and 14 grams of methamphetamine in his possession. Baird admitted to law enforcement that he intended to deliver these substances to another individual.
The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston, who praised the efforts of the Huntington Police Department and the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force for their investigative work.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers delivered the sentence, while Assistant United States Attorney Courtney L. Finney led the prosecution.
This case falls under Operation Synthetic Opioid Surge (SOS), an initiative aimed at curbing the distribution of synthetic opioids in areas heavily impacted by such drugs.
Further details can be found on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Southern District of West Virginia or through PACER by searching Case No. 3:24-cr-183.
