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A Pittsburgh resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing dangerous synthetic opioids in north-central West Virginia, a case that underscores ongoing concerns over the spread of fentanyl across state lines. The 20-year-old, identified as Queshawn Keand Williams, admitted to selling both fentanyl and a potent analog, p-Fluorofentanyl, in Harrison County.
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Court records reveal that Williams, also known by the alias “TJ,” was actively distributing the narcotics in the region. The substances involved are part of a broader opioid crisis that continues to challenge law enforcement and health officials nationwide. The investigation into Williams’s activities was led by the Greater Harrison Drug Task Force, an initiative supported by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program.
Williams now faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison. The final sentence will be decided by a federal judge, who will weigh the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines along with other legal factors relevant to the case.
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The prosecution is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Cogar. The plea was entered before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi in Clarksburg. No sentencing date has been set at this time.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia
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