Armed Methamphetamine From Ruskin Sentenced To Federal Prison

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Armed Methamphetamine From Ruskin Sentenced To Federal Prison Johnathan Anton Williams, 39, was convicted following a bench trial on April 20.

Johnathan Anton Williams, 39, was convicted following a bench trial on April 20. (Shutterstock)

RUSKIN, FL — U.S. District Judge James S. Moody has sentenced Johnathan Anton Williams, 39, of Ruskin to eight years and eight months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine, carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

The court also ordered Williams to forfeit the firearm and ammunition used in the offense.

Williams was convicted following a bench trial on April 20.

According to court documents, law enforcement observed Williams at a Tampa gas station engaged in a possible drug transaction from his vehicle. When deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s approached and saw drug paraphernalia in Williams’s vehicle, he tried to flee. The deputies searched the vehicle and recovered a Taurus 9mm pistol and various ammunition, methamphetamine and two digital scales. Williams had previously been convicted of felonies, including robbery, possession of cocaine, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Williams illegally possessed the firearm to protect his drug trafficking activities. As a previously convicted felon, he is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

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