United States of America v. Jaron Williams

South Bend, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with inent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. A mixture and substance containing a detectable amont of cocaine, and a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.

Jaron Williams, 44 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, sold fentanyl to another person on two occasions in the fall of 2024. In December 2024, officers executed a search warrant at his home and recovered cocaine, fentanyl powder, and methamphetamine. Officers also recovered four handguns, a shotgun, and over $64,000 in cash.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with assistance from the St. Joseph County Police Department, the South Bend Police Department, the Michigan City Police Department, and the Indiana State Police. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lydia T. Lucius.

The defendant elected to plead guilty and was sentenced to 72 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release.