Scott Anthony Williams and Taeyan Raymond Williams, Drug Trafficking Conspiracy, Maryland 2023

Laurel Father and Son Convicted of Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances

Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal jury has convicted Scott Anthony Williams, age 45, of Laurel, Maryland and Taeyan Raymond Williams, age 26, of Morgantown, West Virginia yesterday for a drug trafficking conspiracy and for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Scott Williams was also convicted for conspiracy to destroy and conceal evidence related to these crimes. Both defendants were acquitted of charges related to the armed robbery, and kidnapping resulting in death of their marijuana supplier.

The verdict was announced by Erek L. Barron, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland; Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Superintendent of the Maryland State Police; Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington Division; and Special Agent in Charge James C. Harris of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore.

According to the evidence presented at the nine-day trial, from approximately October 2017 until April 6, 2018, Victim 1 sold and distributed marijuana and marijuana products to Scott Williams (“S. Williams”), Taeyan Williams (“T. Williams”), their family members, and associates. S. Williams and T. Williams sold the products received from Victim 1 to other distributors for resale and to end drug users. The Williams’ also sold and distributed cocaine to Victim 1 for further distribution.

As a result of various transactions between the Williams’ and Victim 1, T. Williams and members of his family, including S. Williams, became indebted to Victim 1. According to witness testimony, on April 6, 2018, Victim 1 planned to meet with T. Williams and S. Williams to discuss the debt that they owed to Victim 1, and to provide the Williams’ with marijuana and marijuana products.

Scott Anthony Williams, a 45-year-old resident of Laurel, Maryland, and Taeyan Raymond Williams, a 26-year-old resident of Morgantown, West Virginia, were convicted of the following crimes:

1. Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances (21 U.S.C. § 846)

2. Possession with intent to distribute controlled substances (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))

The defendants were convicted of these crimes on April 6, 2023, at the U.S. District Court in Greenbelt, Maryland. The charges against the defendants were announced by Erek L. Barron, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland; Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Superintendent of the Maryland State Police; Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington Division; and Special Agent in Charge James C. Harris of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore.

The sentencing is scheduled for a later date and time. The defendants will face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Scott Anthony Williams was also convicted of conspiracy to destroy and conceal evidence related to these crimes.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/father-and-son-convicted-after-nine-day-trial-drug-trafficking-conspiracy