Thomas Demetrius Williams, a multi-convicted felon from Jonesboro, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. The announcement was made by Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The sentence was issued on July 21, 2025, by United States District Judge D. P. Marshall Jr.
Williams, aged 41, pleaded guilty on April 29, 2024, to conspiracy charges involving the distribution of more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. In addition to his prison term, he will serve five years of supervised release. Williams faced multiple charges including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and oxycodone, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and firearms-related offenses.
The investigation began when law enforcement received information about Williams’ possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine on October 12, 2021. During a parole search at his residence shared with his girlfriend and child, officers found significant amounts of drugs and a stolen firearm in a vehicle linked to Williams.
Williams was classified as a Career Offender due to his extensive criminal history that includes convictions for aggravated assault and drug trafficking among others. His sentencing is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation aimed at dismantling high-level criminal organizations in the U.S.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation while Assistant United States Attorney Erin O’Leary prosecuted the case.
