Huntington’s “Lil D” Pleads Guilty To Federal Narcotics Offense
Monday, June 23, 2025, 2:45 P.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
HUNTINGTON, W.VA.- A 36-year-old local Huntington, West Virginia, meth dealer will facing up to 20 years in federal prison when sentenced after pleading guilty earlier today to a federal drug distribution offense.
According to Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa G. Johnston, on Monday, June 23, 2025, Deangelo Lamont Tell, also known as “Lil D,” 36, of Huntington, West Virginia, appeared in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Robert C. Chambers to Distribution of a Quanity of a Substance Containing Methamphetamine.
According To Court Documents
According to the charging documents filed with the District Court, on January 31, 2023, during a narcotics investigation into the distribution of illicit narcotics within the Huntington, West Virginia, area, Tell sold around 27.34 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant near the 1800 Block of Marshall Avenue in Huntington during a controlled buy under the observation of law enforcement Investigators.
During his plea allocution today, Tell admitted to selling the methamphetamine to the confidential informant and arranging the transaction beforehand. Tell further admitted to selling around 48.85 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant on February 3, 2023, and for arranging for another individual to sell around 55.75 grams of methamphetamine to the confidential informant on February 6, 2023, with both sales occurring in Huntington, West Virginia.
Tell Faces Up To 20 Years In Federal Prison
Following entering his guilty plea today, Judge Chambers accepted the plea and scheduled sentencing for October 6, 2025. At that time, Tell faces a mandatory minimum of five years and up to 20 years in federal prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine. When sentenced, a U.S. District Court Judge will determine the term of imprisonment based on the seriousness of the offense and Tell’s prior criminal history.
Acting U.S. Attorney Johnston commended the investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office for the successful prosecution of Tell.
