COLUMBUS, Ohio – The grimy halls of justice served up a tough punch for Sukita M. Williams, 44, of Las Vegas and Hilliard, Ohio. Today, she was handed a 72-month sentence in U.S. District Court for her leadership role in an Oxycodone ring that spanned from the neon lights of Las Vegas to the bustling streets of Columbus.
United States Attorney Benjamin C. Glassman, joined by DEA’s Timothy Plancon, IRS Criminal Investigation’s Troy N. Stemen, Postal Inspection Service’s Christopher White, and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, stood before U.S. District Judge Michael H. Watson as he officially sentenced Williams for her crimes.
This sentence comes as part of a larger operation that netted six defendants. The ring’s activities included conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute Oxycodone and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Among those sentenced were Danny R. Williams, 30, who got 90 months; Dontonyo Courtney, 22, at 33 months; Alfred David James, Sr., 36, for 30 months; Joquline D. Harris, 29, on probation; and Rashod D. Todd, 29, with a 70-month sentence.
Two more defendants remain to face justice. Tiauna Castro, 28, of Las Vegas, has pleaded guilty to money laundering and will be sentenced in July 2017. Larissa Harris-Patterson, 46, also from Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges and her sentencing is pending.
According to court documents, Williams was the mastermind behind the importation, possession, and distribution of Oxycodone from Las Vegas to Columbus. She personally obtained fraudulent prescriptions for the drug, arranged for others to do the same, and used middlemen to move large amounts of pills across state lines. The proceeds were funneled through various bank accounts and airline tickets were purchased to transport both drugs and cash.
This victory in the fight against drug trafficking is a testament to the relentless efforts of law enforcement agencies involved. ‘This is an important victory for the citizens of Columbus,’ said Troy N. Stemen, Acting Special Agent in Charge, IRS Criminal Investigation. ‘These individuals will pay for their crimes, and we are committed to keeping our streets safe.’
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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