Williams County man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking

The Williams County District Attorney's Office said authorities found more than 500 grams of methamphetamine and more than 30 grams of cocaine in the suspect's backpack.

WILLIAMS COUNTY, Ohio – A Williams County man and “key figure in the local drug trade” has been sentenced to up to 19.5 years in prison for drug trafficking.

According to the Williams County District Attorney's Office, Peter Moses pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated drug trafficking, one count of cocaine possession and one count of aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine and was classified as a serious drug offense.

He was sentenced to a total prison term of at least 13 years, which could be extended by the prison to up to 19.5 years, the prosecutor said.

According to prosecutors, a recent search of Moses' Edgerton property by the Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force found more than 500 grams of methamphetamine and more than 30 grams of cocaine in a backpack containing his drugs.

Moses must also turn over $1,270 in cash that was seized during the investigation and reimburse the state $1,900 for undercover drug purchases made from Moses' home before his apartment was searched, prosecutors said.

“This case represents a significant victory in our efforts to combat drug trafficking and improve community safety,” said Williams County Assistant District Attorney Emil G. Gravelle III. “The diligent work of the MAN Unit was critical in bringing Peter Moses to justice, and the positive impact on our community is already evident.”

Prosecutors said the investigation and legal action against Moses was the result of months of work by the MAN Unit with assistance from the Edgerton Police Department and the Williams County Sheriff's Office.

“The work of the MAN Unit to bring the offenders involved in this case to justice cannot be praised enough,” said Williams County Prosecutor Katie Zartman. “They did extensive work to track down this serious drug offender who was supplying drugs to our area, went to significant lengths to obtain evidence of his criminal actions, and then presented ironclad proof, all in an effort to protect our community and our citizens from the drugs that destroy lives and kill people.”