A Jacksonville man will spend more than two decades in federal prison after being convicted of drug trafficking and firearm offenses.
Charles Curtis Williams, 47, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan E. Pratt to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Williams pleaded guilty on February 27, 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the sentence.
According to court documents, Williams sold drugs to an undercover detective seven times in 2025. Federal prosecutors said the drugs included methamphetamine, fentanyl, and crack cocaine.
Law enforcement later stopped and arrested Williams while he was on his way to another drug transaction. After the arrest, investigators found bags of methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl in his vehicle.
Federal agents also executed a search warrant at Williams’ residence. During the search, agents seized a loaded firearm with an additional magazine, oxycodone pills, bags of crack cocaine and cocaine, fentanyl packaged for individual sale, and drug trafficking paraphernalia.
Prosecutors said the drug trafficking items included a ledger with drug sales information, baggies, a beaker, and scales.
Because of his criminal history, Williams was classified and sentenced as an armed career criminal under federal law.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Kelli Swaney prosecuted the case.
