A Gary, Indiana man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a gun and drug trafficking operation in Lake Station, Indiana.
On October 24, 2017, law enforcement purchased heroin from Bruce Williams, 48, in Lake Station, Indiana. Williams was in his vehicle at the time and had a handgun inside the vehicle.
When law enforcement stopped Williams’ vehicle, they found the handgun.
Bruce Williams was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge James T. Moody after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch.
The case was investigated by the DEA, in conjunction with the Porter County Multi-Enforcement Group and the Indiana State Police with the assistance of ATF. The case was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Chang.
The charges against Bruce Williams include possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat gun and drug trafficking operations in the Hoosier state.
Bruce Williams, 48 years old, of Gary, Indiana, was the respondent in the case.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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