RALEIGH, N.C. – A Fayetteville man was sentenced today to 48
months in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to
Distribute a Quantity of Heroin, a Quantity of Cocaine, and 28 Grams of More of
Cocaine Base (Crack); and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Quantity of
Heroin, a Quantity of Cocaine, and a Quantity of Cocaine Base (Crack), and
Aiding and Abetting.
According to court documents, in July 2018, investigators
learned that Rashaan Lakim Williams, 42, was distributing controlled substances
in the area of Fayetteville. From July 2018
until January 2019, agents conducted controlled purchases of 69.57 grams of
cocaine and 41.07 grams of cocaine base (crack) from Williams. Investigators obtained a warrant to search
two residences associated with Williams.
From those two residences, agents seized approximately $30,000 in United
States currency, 522.74 grams of cocaine, 25.6 grams of cocaine base (crack),
13.62 grams of heroin, and 74.4 grams of marijuana.
Robert J. Higdon, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Eastern
District of North Carolina, made the announcement after sentencing by Chief
U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Fayetteville Police
Department conducted the investigation and Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott A.
Lemmon prosecuted the case.
A copy of this press release is located on our website. Related court documents and information are
located on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:19-cr-00190-BO.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment