Two Akron men are facing federal charges for distributing fentanyl, a powerful opioid that has ravaged communities across the country.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced that Brian L. Williams, 54, and Terrance L. Ford, 50, both of Akron, Ohio, have been indicted on charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
According to court documents, Akron Police Department Narcotics Unit Detectives and Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force Officers executed a state search warrant at Williams and Ford’s residence on July 27, 2016, and recovered over 100 grams of a substance containing fentanyl, along with several fentanyl patches.
The investigation, which was led by the Akron Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration, has resulted in federal charges against the two men.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Aaron P. Howell, who said that if convicted, the defendants’ sentences will be determined by the court after a review of the federal sentencing guidelines and factors unique to the case, including the defendant’s prior criminal record (if any), the defendant’s role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The fentanyl epidemic has claimed thousands of lives across the country, and law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to disrupt the supply chain of this deadly opioid. The indictment of Williams and Ford is a significant step in this effort, and Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it unfolds.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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