HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Trevor Dean Williams, 36, of Ashland, Kentucky, is headed to federal prison for a decade after a routine 911 call exposed a cache of firearms in his Huntington apartment. Williams was sentenced Monday to 10 years behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon illegally possessing firearms.
The bust unfolded May 19, 2022, when Huntington Police responded to an alarm at Williams’ residence. Officers immediately spotted what they suspected was drug paraphernalia – a blender with residue, needles, and ripped plastic bags – alongside ammunition and gun holsters. A subsequent search warrant revealed three loaded handguns stashed in Williams’ bedroom: a SCCY CPX-2 9mm pistol, a Glock 27 .40-caliber pistol, and a Hi-Point CF380 .380-caliber pistol. The scene painted a clear picture of a man with a penchant for both illegal weaponry and, apparently, a messy lifestyle.
Federal prosecutors didn’t mince words, reminding the court that Williams was already a prohibited person. He’d previously been convicted of first-degree trafficking in methamphetamine in Boyd County, Kentucky, on October 31, 2018, and second-degree assault on May 21, 2008. Despite these convictions, Williams knowingly possessed the firearms, demonstrating a blatant disregard for the law and a clear risk to public safety.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson, speaking after the sentencing, praised the collaborative effort of the Huntington Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). “This case underscores our commitment to removing dangerous individuals and illegal firearms from our communities,” Thompson stated. The investigation highlights the ongoing battle against repeat offenders who continue to endanger the public.
United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers handed down the sentence. Assistant U.S. Attorney Courtney L. Cremeans led the prosecution. The case falls under the umbrella of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a federal initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through coordinated law enforcement efforts and community partnerships. The Department of Justice launched a strengthened version of PSN in May 2021, focusing on trust-building, community support, strategic enforcement, and measurable results.
Court documents related to the case, identified as Case No. 3:22-cr-152, are available through the PACER system. This conviction serves as a stark warning: those with felony convictions who illegally possess firearms will face serious federal consequences. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on further developments in federal crime across the nation.
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