Raleigh – A Greenville man is behind bars after a lengthy investigation into his role in distributing cocaine base, also known as crack.
Chicobe Antrell Williams, 33, of Greenville, North Carolina was sentenced to 151 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release, according to United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr.
The charges against Williams stem from an indictment filed on April 11, 2017, which accused him of four counts of distribution of a quantity of cocaine base (crack).
On January 8, 2018, Williams pled guilty to one count of distribution of a quantity of cocaine base (crack).
According to the investigation, in October 2015, investigators with the Greenville Police Department and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation began investigating the narcotics distribution activity of Williams.
A confidential informant was utilized to make four controlled purchases of cocaine base (crack) from Williams. Williams utilized others to assist in his narcotics distribution. In addition to the controlled purchases, Williams was arrested with crack in his possession.
The investigation into this case was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Greenville Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Dena King represented the government.
Williams’ sentence is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in the Eastern District of North Carolina to crack down on those who peddle poison in our communities.
MANDATORY FACTS: Defendant: Chicobe Antrell Williams, Charges: Four counts of distribution of a quantity of cocaine base (crack), City and State: Greenville, North Carolina, Date: October 2015, Sentence: 151 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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