Indianapolis man found guilty of armed drug trafficking and firearm charges
Feb 04, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A ‘dangerous’ felon has been convicted of armed drug trafficking, according to a release Wednesday from the United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana.
33-year-old Deontai Williams of Indianapolis has been found guilty of trafficking in fentanyl
, methamphetamine, and cocaine, illegally possessing eight firearms while being a convicted felon, and possessing those firearms in furtherance of his drug trafficking crimes.
According to court documents and evidence introduced at trial, on Jan. 17, 2025, Williams was found in possession of approximately 40 grams of methamphetamine, 30 grams of cocaine, and 80 grams of fentanyl pills and powder, which is approximately 800 doses of fentanyl.
Williams had the following firearms in his possession:
Delton AR-style pistol
American Tactical AR-style pistol
12-gauge shotgun
28mm pistol
Smith Wesson .38 special revolver
Rexio 22Lr firearm
Glock 9mm pistol
Springfield 9mm pistol
Police that despite having previously been convicted of multiple felonies, including battery resulting in bodily injury to a person under 14, unlawful residential entry, unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, and dealing in methamphetamine, Williams continued his armed drug trafficking.
His prior felony convictions prohibited Williams from legally possessing firearms.
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