By Kristy Tallman, July 2, 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Lexington man, Chris Williams, 29, was sentenced on Monday by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove to 200 months in federal prison for armed drug trafficking. Williams was charged with possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute 10 grams or more of a fentanyl analogue, distribution of fentanyl, and two counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
In August 2022, the Kentucky State Police received information regarding Williams’ distribution of large quantities of fentanyl. During a month-long investigation, officers purchased approximately 74 grams of fentanyl from Williams. In September 2022, detectives seized a loaded firearm, 76 grams of fentanyl, and 20 grams of pressed fentanyl analogue pills from Williams, who admitted to possessing the firearm to facilitate his drug trafficking activities.
A year later, in August 2023, Lexington Police received further information about Williams’ narcotics distribution. A search warrant executed at his residence in September 2023 led to the discovery of 60 grams of fentanyl and two firearms, with Williams again admitting to possessing the firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.