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United States of America v. William Sims
Date: 01-15-2023
Case Number: 1:22-cr-00049
Judge: Dan Aaron
Court: The United States Court for the Northern District of Ohio (Cuyahoga County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Cleveland
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
U.S. Attorney Rebecca C. Lutzko announced today that William Sims, 46, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced to 195 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron Polster after a jury convicted Sims of all seven drug trafficking and firearms charges against him.
According to court documents and testimony, 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.
Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyer represented the Defendant for Possessing Narcotics and Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms
Northern District of Ohio
U.S. Attorney Rebecca C. Lutzko announced today that William Sims, 46, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced to 195 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron Polster after a jury convicted Sims of all seven drug trafficking and firearms charges against him.
According to court documents and testimony, 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.
Outcome:
195 months in prison
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. William Sims?
The outcome was: 195 months in prison
Which court heard United States of America v. William Sims?
This case was heard in The United States Court for the Northern District of Ohio (Cuyahoga County), OH. The presiding judge was Dan Aaron.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. William Sims?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Cleveland. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Cleveland Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. William Sims decided?
This case was decided on January 15, 2023.