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Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Gun and Drug Crimes
Ryan Ashley Williams, a 36-year-old Parkersburg man, has been sentenced to 128 months in prison for federal firearm and drug crimes.
Williams was arrested by law enforcement officers at an apartment on Hall Street in Parkersburg on December 1, 2019. The officers found approximately 40 grams of a mixture containing carfentanil, fentanyl, and heroin on Williams. They also found the keys to a safe where they located approximately eight grams of a mixture containing fentanyl and heroin, approximately 80 grams of methamphetamine, and a semi-automatic pistol.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Williams admitted that he intended to distribute these substances to other people. He also admitted that he knew he was prohibited from possessing firearms because of a previous felony conviction for first-degree robbery with a firearm specification in Wood County Circuit Court.
Williams’ first-degree robbery conviction was the result of a March 2012 incident where he robbed a Parkersburg business at gunpoint while wearing a ski mask. He ordered all the customers onto the ground and stole approximately $4,000 from the cash register. He was sentenced to a prison term of 20 years, and was under parole supervision as part of that sentence when these federal crimes were committed.
Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Parkersburg Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Assistant United States Attorney Jeremy B. Wolfe is handling the prosecution. United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin imposed the sentence.
Williams’ crimes were a brazen display of disregard for the law and the safety of his community. His sentence serves as a reminder that those who engage in such behavior will be held accountable. The public’s safety and well-being are paramount, and we will continue to work tirelessly to protect them.
The case is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in West Virginia. We appreciate their efforts in bringing Williams to justice and taking him off the streets.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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