Terry Glenn Williams, Heroin and Cocaine Conspiracy, Virginia 2017

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A six-person conspiracy to distribute cocaine, cocaine base, heroin, and fentanyl has come to light in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Terry Glenn Williams, 33, of Newport News, is at the center of the alleged scheme, which spanned four years and affected multiple cities, including Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach.

According to allegations in the indictment, Williams, an armed drug dealer, distributed heroin and cocaine from various hotels in Hampton Roads and used female drug addicts to engage in prostitution to further the conspiracy. Williams is charged with the heroin overdose death of Michelle Gonyer on April 8, 2013, and another overdose involving serious bodily injury.

Williams and Kristen Paiva, 26, of Hampton, are also charged with the heroin overdose death of Caroline Eaton on April 10, 2013. Williams is also charged with carrying firearms while engaged in selling and supplying heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and cocaine base. If convicted, Williams faces a maximum penalty of 20 years to life in prison.

Five other Hampton Roads residents have been indicted for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy. Longene Durae Alexander, 34, of Newport News, and Tymane Raymond Springs, 32, of Newport News, face similar charges, including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine, cocaine base, and fentanyl, as well as maintaining drug-involved premises and using a communication facility to facilitate drug trafficking.

Tiffany Renee Taylor, 29, of Newport News, and Ashley Lorraine Kearney, 32, of Yorktown, are charged with distributing heroin resulting in serious bodily injury. Kristen Rose Paiva, 26, of Hampton, is charged with distributing heroin resulting in death. Each of these individuals faces a maximum penalty of 20 years to life in prison if convicted.

The indictment was returned by a grand jury and announced by Dana J. Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Karl C. Colder, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Washington Field Division. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lisa R. McKeel and Howard J. Zlotnick are prosecuting the case.

An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

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