William Scott, 45, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for drug and firearm offenses. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni after Scott pleaded guilty to multiple charges in September 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Scott pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking. These charges are related to his possession of cocaine and a Glock .380 handgun on October 12, 2023, despite being a convicted felon. The investigation involved local and federal agencies, with key announcements made by U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy, Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers, and U.S. Marshal Brian A. Kyes, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Scott was involved in drug distribution and illegal firearm possession. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd E. Newhouse, aiming to deter similar crimes. Scott admitted his role, and his sentence is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking and violence in communities, as stated by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
