CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Howard D. Williamson, Jr., 55, of Madison, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for dealing pain pills.
Williamson was found guilty of distribution of oxycodone after selling oxycodone pills to a confidential informant working with law enforcement on July 23, 2015, and again on October 25, 2015. The drug deals took place at his Lincoln Avenue residence in Madison.
The investigation was conducted by the West Virginia State Police and the U.S. Route 119 Drug and Violent Crime Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney John Frail was responsible for the prosecution.
United States District Judge Thomas E. Johnston imposed the sentence. This case was brought as part of an ongoing effort led by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia to combat the illicit sale and misuse of prescription drugs and heroin.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, joined by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, is committed to aggressively pursuing and shutting down illegal pill trafficking, eliminating open air drug markets, and curtailing the spread of opiate painkillers and heroin in communities across the Southern District.
Williamson admitted to selling oxycodone pills to a confidential informant, and the evidence presented in court was enough to secure his conviction and subsequent sentence.
The Southern District of West Virginia continues to prioritize the fight against prescription drug abuse and heroin trafficking, working tirelessly to keep communities safe from the dangers of these substances.
Howard D. Williamson, Jr. will serve six years in federal prison for his crimes, a sentence that reflects the severity of his actions and the impact they have on our communities.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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