LEXINGTON, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Huntington, West Virginia man has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge after authorities said he was caught transporting fentanyl into Pike County.

According to federal court records, 30-year-old Donte Hendricks pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Lexington to possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl.

The charge stems from a traffic stop conducted on Ratliff’s Creek Road in Pike County on Feb. 26, 2025.

Authorities said Pikeville Police received information that Hendricks would be bringing a large quantity of fentanyl into the area. Police were given a description of both Hendricks and the vehicle he was driving before locating and stopping the vehicle.

During the investigation, the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office assisted by bringing a K-9 unit to the scene. Authorities reported seizing 103.6 grams of fentanyl and $917 in cash during the stop.

Court records show Hendricks previously asked the court to suppress the evidence collected during the traffic stop, arguing police lacked reasonable suspicion to stop him or prolong the investigation while waiting for the K-9 unit.

A judge denied that request in December. However, Hendricks’ plea agreement allows him to appeal that ruling. If an appeals court later suppresses the evidence, he would be allowed to withdraw his guilty plea.

Hendricks is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 6 in Lexington and faces between five and 40 years in federal prison.