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Date: 01-22-2024
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Judge: James R. Knepp, II
Court: The United States Court for Northern District of Ohio (Cuyahoga County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Cleveland
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On November 26, 2021, after completing controlled purchases of crack cocaine from William Sims during the prior week, Cleveland Police detectives executed a search warrant on Sims’ home. During the search, detectives found Sims in possession of approximately 154.5 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 124.51 grams of crack cocaine, approximately 78.59 grams of fluorofentanyl and fentanyl, as well as numerous mixtures containing other narcotics like cocaine and heroin. The majority of the drugs were found in Sims’ bedroom, in close proximity with two loaded firearms and ammunition found under Sims’ bed. Sims is prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior felony conviction.
The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by Cleveland Police Department and the FBI. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Payum Doroodian and Alejandro Abreu.
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