A Michigan man has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine in West Virginia. Larry Williams Jr., 53, of Pontiac, Michigan, was sentenced to 7 years in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, for distribution of methamphetamine.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on February 9, 2023, Williams sold approximately 1 gram of methamphetamine and a quantity of heroin to a confidential informant at a Washington Avenue location in Huntington. Williams admitted to the transaction and further admitted to selling quantities of methamphetamine and heroin to a confidential informant in Huntington on January 31, 2023, and March 16, 2023.
On March 21, 2023, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Williams’ Adams Avenue residence in Huntington and found approximately 134 grams of methamphetamine, 15 grams of heroin, 6 grams of fentanyl, and 18 grams of cocaine base, also known as ‘crack.’ Officers also found digital scales, a drug press, and approximately $292 in the residence during the search. Williams admitted to possessing and intending to distribute the controlled substances.
United States Attorney Will Thompson made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Huntington Violent Crime and Drug Task Force and the Huntington Police Department. United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers imposed the sentence.
Assistant United States Attorney Courtney L. Finney prosecuted the case. A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:23-cr-87.
Larry Williams Jr. is a 53-year-old resident of Pontiac, Michigan. He was charged with distribution of methamphetamine. The crime occurred in Huntington, West Virginia, on various dates, including February 9, 2023. The sentence was imposed on an unspecified date, but Williams was sentenced to 7 years in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release.
Approximately $292 was found at Williams’ residence during the search. The controlled substances found at the scene included approximately 134 grams of methamphetamine, 15 grams of heroin, 6 grams of fentanyl, and 18 grams of cocaine base.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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