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St. Croix Gunrunner Amead Williams Admits Guilt
ST. CROIX, USVI – Another street thug off the streets, folks. Amead Williams, 24, admitted in federal court on April 25, 2019, that he was illegally packing heat while *already* facing charges. The feds caught him red-handed with enough firepower to escalate any beef.
According to court documents, the bust went down September 11, 2018, when Virgin Islands police, backed by federal agents, raided a residence in Frederiksted. What they found wasn’t just a little something for personal protection – it was a serious arsenal. Cops turned up a .223 Kel Tec pistol sporting *two* fully loaded 30-round magazines. They also seized a 9mm firearm crammed with 13 rounds.
Forensic analysis confirmed both weapons were fully functional, meaning Williams was ready to roll. He didn’t even bother denying ownership, freely admitting to law enforcement that the guns were his. The kicker? He was already dealing with pending charges in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. This wasn’t a first offense for this guy, just a layering of bad decisions.
United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert isn’t messing around. Williams now faces up to five years behind bars and a hefty fine of up to $250,000.00. That’s a steep price to pay for playing fast and loose with firearms, especially when you’re already on the radar. A sentencing date is set for August 28, 2019 – mark your calendars.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) and the Virgin Islands Police Department deserve credit for getting these guns off the street. They did the legwork, built the case, and now Williams is facing the music. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alphonso Andrews, Jr. is handling the prosecution, ensuring justice is served in this case.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and bring you updates as they become available. This is just another example of the relentless fight against gun violence in the Virgin Islands, and the dedication of law enforcement to keeping our communities safe… or at least, a little less dangerous.
Key Facts
- State: Virgin Islands
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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