Brooklyn Felon Distributed Heroin, Illegally Possessed Gun and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH - A resident of Brooklyn, New York pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of conspiracy to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.

Nashawn Williams, 35, currently incarcerated, but who last resided in Brooklyn, New York, pleaded guilty to two counts before United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer.

In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Williams conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of heroin and illegally possessed a firearm and ammunition as he is a convicted felon.

Judge Fischer scheduled sentencing for February 1, 2018. The law provides for a total maximum sentence of life in prison, a fine of $8,250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Brendan T. Conway is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Williams.