Romeiro Mased Williams, Fentanyl Trafficking, Montana 2020
Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Busted on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation
A Michigan man has admitted to bringing fentanyl pills to the Rocky Boy's Indian reservation for distribution, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich.
Romeiro Mased Williams, aka Rico, 30, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances in court on August 22.
Williams faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine, and three years of supervised release.
The court will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Williams was released pending further proceedings.
Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided over the case. Sentencing is set for December 8.
The government alleged in court documents that in December 2020, the FBI was investigating a number of individuals from the Detroit area who were suspected to be distributing fentanyl on and around the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation.
The FBI learned in mid-December that one of the individuals from this group, identified as Williams, was picked up at the Great Falls airport and taken to a home on Rocky Boy's. Williams and the resident of the home, Christopher Lee, were seen with pills and cash. The FBI executed a search warrant at the residence. Williams, Lee and others were present.
Officers seized about $920 in cash from Williams' pocket and a bag of fentanyl was found on the floor. Williams claimed to have traveled from Michigan to Rocky Boy's looking for a better place to live and denied ever seeing pills and knowing anything about drug trafficking.
Lee and others at the residence stated that Williams had in fact brought the pills that were seized. Lee also admitted to helping Williams connect with local drug purchasers.
Approximately 179 pills were submitted for DEA testing, and all tested pills contained fentanyl.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ethan R. Plaut is prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the FBI, Tri Agency Task Force, Russell Country High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Romeiro Mased Williams remains at large. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the FBI.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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