Mikayla Lanay Johnson, a 27-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to charges of distributing fentanyl and cocaine base, commonly known as crack. The plea was entered in federal court today.
Court documents and statements revealed that on March 11, 2024, Johnson sold approximately four grams of crack and 4.5 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant. Johnson admitted to organizing and conducting the sale at her residence in Huntington.
Johnson’s sentencing is scheduled for September 22, 2025. She faces up to 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a potential fine of $1 million.
The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston, who praised the efforts of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office in their investigation.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing, while Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie Taylor is handling the prosecution.
Further information about this case can be found through PACER by searching Case No. 3:24-cr-150 or on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Southern District of West Virginia.
