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Kansas City Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking After High-Speed Chase

Davon R. Williams faces life sentence for trafficking meth, fentanyl, and more

by Sophia Bennett

Davon R. Williams, 31, of Kansas City, has been convicted of drug trafficking after leading police on a high-speed chase that resulted in a serious collision. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri announced the conviction today. Williams was found guilty of conspiring to distribute multiple controlled substances, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and marijuana.

The incident occurred on February 23, 2022, when Kansas City police attempted to stop a black Kia K5 driven by Williams. Instead of stopping, Williams fled at high speed, ran a red light, and collided with another vehicle, causing serious injuries to the other driver.

After his arrest, officers discovered a variety of drugs and cash on Williams’ person, including cocaine, crack cocaine, 177 pills, and $1,900 in cash. A subsequent search of the Kia K5 revealed a Glock .40-caliber handgun with an extended magazine, additional drugs, and $2,030 in cash.

The investigation into Williams continued when, on March 26, 2022, Independence police spotted a stolen orange Hyundai at a hotel. Williams, who was seen entering the vehicle, fled the scene when officers tried to block him in. He drove the Hyundai onto the wrong side of I-70, leading police on a dangerous pursuit. Officers later found the vehicle abandoned, with Williams and a woman fleeing on foot.

After a brief foot chase, Williams was apprehended by police. Upon arrest, officers found $7,581 and crack cocaine in his pockets. A search of the stolen Hyundai revealed even more drugs, including over two kilograms of methamphetamine, 1.4 kilograms of marijuana, and an AR-15-style rifle.

Under federal law, Williams is facing a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, with the possibility of life in federal prison without parole. His conviction marks a significant step in a broader effort to combat drug trafficking in the Kansas City area.

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