Aaron Dequawn Hardy, 29, of Pontiac, Michigan, pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge in Huntington, West Virginia. According to court documents and statements made in court, on February 10, 2023, law enforcement officers conducted a controlled delivery of a package addressed to a location in Huntington. The package originally contained 2.2 kilograms of methamphetamine, which officers removed before the delivery. Hardy was arrested when he arrived at the address to retrieve the package.
Hardy admitted guilt to attempted possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture containing methamphetamine. He is scheduled for sentencing on January 20, 2026. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years and up to life in prison, at least five years of supervised release, and a fine that could reach $10 million.
Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston announced the plea and recognized the efforts of the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force and the Huntington Police Department in investigating the case.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney Courtney L. Finney is prosecuting.
“A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:25-cr-49.”
