Brian L. Williams, Fentanyl Sales, Ohio 2016

Two Akron men are facing the consequences of their actions after being sentenced to prison for selling fentanyl. According to the Akron Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration, Brian L. Williams, 54, and Terrance L. Ford, 50, were involved in the sale of fentanyl.

On July 27, 2016, detectives from the Akron Police Department’s Narcotics Unit and agents from the DEA searched the home of Williams and Ford and recovered over 100 grams of a substance containing fentanyl along with several fentanyl patches, according to court documents.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Aaron P. Howell following an investigation by the Akron Police Department and the DEA. Acting U.S. Attorney David A. Sierleja commented on the sentencing, stating, “Drug dealers such as these are responsible for the wave of death that has plagued our state over the past few years.”

Sierleja emphasized the importance of aggressive enforcement, combined with education, prevention, and treatment, in combating the opioid epidemic. Williams was sentenced to 15 years in prison by U.S. District Judge John Adams, while Ford received a 10-year prison sentence.

The exact charges against Williams and Ford were not specified in the press release. However, it is clear that their actions had serious consequences, and they are now facing significant prison time.

The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against the opioid epidemic in Ohio. As law enforcement continues to work to combat the issue, the community must also come together to support those affected by addiction.

Brian L. Williams, 54, and Terrance L. Ford, 50, were sentenced to prison for selling fentanyl. Williams received 15 years in prison, while Ford received a 10-year sentence.