Michigan Man Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization Publisher: U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of West Virginia Dateline: Clarksburg, West Virginia Date: 17 March 2025 Subjects: American Government , Crime

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Davonta D. Brogdon, 32, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced today to 150 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine as a part of a larger drug trafficking operation in Harrison County.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Brogdon, also known as “Zone” and “Tay,” was one of the main conspirators, transporting large quantities of controlled substances from Detroit to Clarksburg, West Virginia. During one of Brogdon’s trips, a traffic stop recovered 443 grams of methamphetamine and more than 50 grams of fentanyl. Brogdon also recruited others to assist in the operation.

Brogdon will serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence. 

Assistant U.S. Attorney Christie Utt prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

The Greater Harrison Drug Task Force, a HIDTA-funded initiative; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; the Drug Enforcement Administration; and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office investigated.

Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided. 

Updated March 17, 2025