Williams was previously convicted in 2006 as a habitual felon for drug offenses.
Williams pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver crack cocaine, and one count of felony elude arrest in a motor vehicle.
Williams led Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high speed chase after they conducted a search warrant on his home. The office’s investigation determined Williams sold hundreds of doses of crack cocaine in his neighborhood prior to his arrest.
Craig Lakeith Williams was sentenced to serve at least five years in prison for dealing crack cocaine and evading arrest. (Port City Daily photo/Courtesy BCSO)
Bolivia man sentenced to more than five years in prison as habitual felon (Source: Gray News) By WECT Staff | January 7, 2021 at 9:29 AM EST - Updated January 7 at 10:09 AM
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Bolivia man was sentenced as a habitual offender this week and will spend more than five years in prison.
Craig Lakeith Williams was sentenced to a minimum of 68 months and a maximum of 94 months in the Department of Adult Corrections, Brunswick County District Attorney Jon David announced Wednesday.
Williams pleaded guilty to two counts of Possession with the Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver Crack Cocaine, and one count of Felony Elude arrest in a Motor Vehicle. Williams previously was convicted as a habitual felon for drug offenses in 2006.