United States Attorney Joe Stecher and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department, Lancaster County Attorney’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration announce the following information for the attention of the media:
Event Triggering this Release: On January 9, 2008, a Lincoln man was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months (188 months) in prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine base, also known as crack cocaine in Lincoln over approximately a one-year time period and three counts of distribution of crack cocaine. Howard William was held responsible for the distribution of over an ounce of crack cocaine during that time period. On three occasions in January of 2007, William sold crack cocaine to an undercover Lincoln Police officer in amounts ranging from approximately ¾ of a gram to slightly over one gram.
Name of Defendant: Howard W. William
AKA: Bobo a/k/a Bo
Age: 55
City of residence: Lincoln
Crime(s) Charged and Potential Penalty (A CHARGE is merely an accusation and every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty): Count I: Conspiracy to distribute 5 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine base, also known as crack cocaine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846. The possible penalty is not less than five years nor more than 40 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,000,000. Following any prison term, there would be a term of supervised release of not less than four years. There is also a $100 special assessment.
Specific Location of Alleged Crime: Lincoln
Location of Arrest: Lincoln
Alleged Dollar Loss/Type and Quantity of Drug: William agreed, as part of his plea agreement, that he should be held responsible for at least 35 grams, (approximately 1 ¼ ounces) but less than 50 grams, (approximately 1 ¾ ounces) of cocaine base, also known as crack cocaine.
Others Charged in Same Scheme: none
Relevant Dates:
Date of Alleged Crime: Between on or about June 1, 2006, and on or about June 15, 2007.
Federal Arrest Date: July 23, 2007
Date Complaint Issued:
Indictment Returned Date: July 18, 2007
Initial Appearance Date: July 26, 2007
Plea or Trial and Date(s): Pled guilty on October 11, 2007
Sentencing Date: January 9, 2008
Next Court Hearing Type and Date: none
Assigned Magistrate Judge: The Honorable David L. Piester
Held without Bond, or Released from Custody: held without bond
In Continuous Custody Since: July 23, 2007
Assigned District Court Judge: The Honorable Richard G. Kopf
Initials of Assigned AUSA/Preparer of THIS Release: SEF
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