The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that James Williams III, also known as “Dilly,” 40, of Stroud Township, was indicted on Tuesday by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking and firearms charges.

According to acting U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, the indictment alleges that on March 29, 2018, and April 18, 2018, Williams distributed and possessed with intent to distribute cocaine within 1,000 feet of Stroudsburg High School, in Monroe County. The indictment further charges Williams with possession with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of cocaine on May 3, 2018. The indictment also alleges that Williams, a convicted felon, illegally possessed two firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and one of the firearms was stolen.

The case was investigated by the FBI, the Stroud Regional Police Department, and the Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jenny P. Roberts is prosecuting the case.

The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is life in prison, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.