Press Release
Armed Henderson Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to Nine Years
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of North Carolina
Katie Holcomb Vollmer, Public Affairs Officer
According to court documents and other information presented in court, law enforcement utilized a confidential informant (CI) to conduct multiple controlled purchases of narcotics from Williams. Two days after selling the CI marijuana, Williams sold the CI approximately 400 dosage units of a substance containing fentanyl. One week later, Williams sold the CI almost 500 dosage units of a substance containing fentanyl. During all three controlled purchases, Williams had a firearm with him and visible. Following the controlled purchases, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Williams’ residence, during which they recovered approximately 7,095 dosage units, a firearm, and $12,736.
Michael F. Easley, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina made the announcement after sentencing by
Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:24-CR-00063.
Updated January 17, 2025
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Drugs
Firearms Offenses