A Jacksonville man will spend more than 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of drug trafficking and firearms crimes.
Charles Curtis Williams, 47, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan E. Pratt to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
Mr. Williams pled guilty on February 27, 2026, and U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the sentence.
According to court documents, Williams sold drugs to undercover agents seven times in 2025. Federal prosecutors said the drugs included methamphetamine, fentanyl and crack cocaine.
Law enforcement then stopped Williams and arrested him as he was en route to another drug transaction. After his arrest, investigators found bags of methamphetamine, crack cocaine and fentanyl in his vehicle.
Federal agents also executed a search warrant at the Williams residence. During the investigation, agents seized a firearm with additional magazines, oxycodone pills, crack cocaine and bags of cocaine, fentanyl packaged for individual sale, and drug trafficking paraphernalia.
Prosecutors said the drug contraband included ledgers with drug sales information, bags, beakers and scales.
Because of his criminal history, Williams was classified as an armed career criminal under federal law and was convicted.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Kelly Swaney prosecuted the case.
