A Greenville resident, Frederick Williams, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl. Williams, 26, had previously pleaded guilty to distributing a controlled substance that included fentanyl. The sentence, handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills of the Northern District of Mississippi, also includes three years of supervised release following his prison term. Williams was placed in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service after the sentencing.
Williams' co-defendant, Dequan Antonio Titus, 27, had earlier pleaded guilty to distributing a mixture containing fentanyl. Titus received a 24-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release, as sentenced by Judge Michael P. Mills.
Speaking on the issue, U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner remarked, “Fentanyl is poison, and those who sell it deserve every day of whatever prison sentence is imposed on them.” He expressed support for the Greenville Police Department’s efforts to protect the community.
Chief Marcus Turner of the Greenville Police Department extended his thanks to the Special Operations Division, the Greenville Police officers, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their efforts in handling the case. He emphasized the department’s commitment to using all available resources to combat the distribution of illegal drugs, pledging to continue working to ensure the safety of the community.
The investigation was managed by the Greenville Police Department, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Philip M. Levy prosecuted the case.