A federal grand jury has indicted WILLIAM RONDELL HOLMES, 35, of Chesapeake, Va., for possessing with intent to distribute more than a pound of cocaine in Greene County, Alabama.
The indictment, filed in U.S. District Court, charges Holmes with a single count of possessing 500 grams or more of cocaine on Jan. 23. The cocaine was discovered after an Alabama State Trooper stopped Holmes for speeding on Interstate 59.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the penalty for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine is five to 40 years in prison and a maximum $5 million fine. The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Acting U.S. Attorney Robert O. Posey and DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Bret Hamilton announced the indictment. Assistant U.S. Attorney Austin Shutt is prosecuting the case.
An indictment contains only charges, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The case against Holmes is ongoing, and further details may emerge as the prosecution unfolds.
The stop that led to the discovery of the cocaine was made by an Alabama State Trooper who pulled Holmes over for speeding on Interstate 59. The subsequent search of Holmes’ vehicle uncovered the large quantity of cocaine, leading to the federal charges.
The DEA’s involvement in the case highlights the ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking in the region. The agency works closely with local law enforcement to identify and disrupt drug distribution networks, and the indictment of Holmes is a significant development in this effort.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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