United States of America v. Moses Elijah Williams, Jr.

Norfolk, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, in violation of 32 U.S.C. 841, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 924.

The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 60 Months Imprisonment, 4 Years Supervised Release, $100 S/A.

In September 2025, Suffolk Police conducted four controlled purchases of narcotics, including cocaine and heroin, from Moses Elijah Williams, 40, at his residence in Portsmouth. In August and September 2025, Chesapeake Police (CPD) conducted multiple controlled purchases of narcotics from Williams.

On Oct. 2, 2025, CPD searched Williams’ residence. Investigators recovered approximately a kilogram of cocaine, along with smaller quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine base, and digital scales. They also recovered a semi-automatic rifle and a handgun. As a previously convicted felon, Williams cannot legally possess firearms or ammunition.