Anthony Jackson, also known as “Snake,” and Brian Lee Moore, also known as “Pooter,” both of Huntington, have pleaded guilty to fentanyl-related offenses. The pleas were entered in federal court in Huntington.
Court records show that on January 8, 2025, Jackson and Moore participated in the sale of about 3.28 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant at an apartment on 10th Avenue. Moore admitted he supplied the fentanyl to Jackson, who then distributed it to the informant.
In their plea agreements, both men acknowledged further criminal activity. Jackson admitted that between January 11 and July 3, 2024, he distributed a total of 78.16 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant over eight separate occasions. Moore admitted providing 67.09 grams for six of those transactions.
Law enforcement executed a search warrant at the same apartment on August 6, 2024. Officers seized approximately 338.34 grams of substances containing fentanyl, fluorofentanyl (a fentanyl analogue), heroin, and xylazine—a veterinary tranquilizer also called “tranq.” They also recovered about $1,130 in cash and two pistols: a Taurus Model G2C 9mm and a Springfield Model MDM pistol. Both men admitted being present during the search; Jackson said he was there to receive fentanyl for distribution while Moore said he was there to provide it and that he possessed the firearms and cash.
A second search warrant was executed on August 9, 2025, at a safe deposit box in a Huntington bank where officers found approximately $50,000. Moore admitted ownership of this money and stated it came from drug sales.
Sentencing is scheduled for December 15, 2025. Each defendant faces up to twenty years in prison, at least three years supervised release after imprisonment, and fines up to $1 million.
Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston announced the pleas and recognized investigative efforts by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cabell County Sheriff’s Office.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over proceedings; Assistant United States Attorney Joseph F. Adams is prosecuting the case.
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"Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office."
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