Tampa, Florida – Darius Lavon Williams, a 40-year-old man from Hudson, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, and more.
U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle handed down the sentence in a federal court in Tampa, Florida. The defendant, Darius Lavon Williams, was found guilty of possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
According to court documents, deputies with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Williams. During a search of the vehicle, deputies located two firearms, two ounces of cocaine, an ounce of fentanyl, over two ounces of cocaine base, marijuana, THC wax, psylocibin gummies, and a digital scale.
Williams has an extensive criminal history, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, felon in possession of a firearm, and eight prior convictions for sale of cocaine. The case was investigated by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David P. Sullivan.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the government launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
Williams’ sentence is the result of a thorough investigation and prosecution, and it demonstrates the government’s commitment to keeping our communities safe from violent crime and gun violence. The sentence will be served in a federal prison, and Williams will be required to register as a felon upon his release.
The case highlights the importance of community-based programs and partnerships in reducing violent crime and gun violence. The government will continue to work with law enforcement agencies and community organizations to implement PSN and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Darius Lavon Williams
- Criminal Charges: Possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon
- City and State: Tampa, Florida
- Exact Date: Not specified in the source
- Sentence or Outcome: 25 years in federal prison
- Dollar Amounts: Not applicable
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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