Adrian Demetrius Ludaway, 35, of Wayne, Michigan, pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing fentanyl and a mixture containing methamphetamine. The plea was entered on August 19, 2025.
Court documents show that on February 27, 2025, Ludaway sold approximately 28.5 grams of methamphetamine and 6.79 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant in Huntington. During his plea hearing, Ludaway admitted he conducted the sale and arranged it beforehand.
Ludaway is scheduled for sentencing on December 1, 2025. He faces up to 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine.
Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston announced the plea and recognized the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force for their investigative work.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Taylor is prosecuting the case.
The prosecution is part of Operation Synthetic Opioid Surge (SOS), an enforcement effort aimed at reducing synthetic opioid supply in high-impact areas.
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