Darryl Lavell Williams, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Arkansas 2023

Local Man Sentenced to Decade-Plus in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Firearms Offenses

A Hot Springs man has been sentenced to 123 months in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation. Darryl Lavell Williams, 30, was found guilty of Possession of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute and Possession of a firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime.

According to court records, on March 7, 2023, Hot Springs Police Officers observed Williams walking along East Grand Avenue carrying a black backpack. Recognizing Williams, who had an active warrant from the Arkansas Parole Board, officers approached him and attempted to apprehend him. However, Williams ignored their commands and attempted to dispose of the backpack by throwing it off a bridge. The backpack was later recovered and found to contain a loaded 9mm handgun and 47 grams of methamphetamine.

Williams’ arrest marked the culmination of a long investigation by the Hot Springs Police Department’s Special Investigation Division. U.S. Attorney David Clay Fowlkes praised the efforts of the Hot Springs Police Department in bringing Williams to justice.

‘This sentence demonstrates our commitment to holding individuals accountable for their role in the opioid crisis,’ Fowlkes said. ‘We will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle the networks responsible for the distribution of illicit substances.’

Assistant U.S. Attorney Trent Daniels prosecuted the case for the United States. The sentencing hearings took place in the United States District Court in Hot Springs before Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey.

Williams’ sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in illicit activities. As the ongoing opioid crisis continues to plague our communities, it is imperative that we hold individuals accountable for their actions.

Related court documents may be found on the Public Access to Electronic Records website at www.pacer.gov.

The Hot Springs Police Department’s efforts to combat methamphetamine trafficking are a testament to their dedication to keeping our communities safe. This case serves as a prime example of the vital work being done to address the root causes of the opioid crisis.

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