Citizen Staff Writer
IN BRIEF
A federal jury last week convicted Tucsonan Rudyard C. Williams, 48, of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, Sandy Raynor, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, said in a news release.
He also was found guilty of carrying a firearm in connection with a drug-trafficking crime.
In May 2007, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents found bundles of marijuana, .45-caliber ammunition and “ammunition suitable for an AK-47″ in a South Side house, Raynor said in the news release Tuesday.
Agents also found a Ruger .45- caliber semi-automatic pistol.
About 400 pounds of marijuana was found in the house and in duffel bags.
Williams faces up to 40 years in prison, a $2 million fine, or both. He faces other penalties for the firearm conviction.
He will be sentenced April 23 by U.S. District Judge Raner C. Collins.
ARIANNA HERMOSILLO
ariannah@tucsoncitizen.com
Tucsonan convicted of marijuana, weapon charges