United States Drug Enforcement Administration

OCALA, Fla. -  A federal grand jury returned of an indictment charging Kenneth Wayne Pea, Jr. (39) and Travis Ramone Williams (37), both of Leesburg, with possession of 500 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.  Pea is also charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.  If convicted, Pea and Williams face a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years, and up to life, in federal prison.           

According to the indictment and other court documents, Pea sold approximately 2 ounces of methamphetamine to a confidential informant on March 31, 2021, at a business in Belleview, Florida.  Thereafter, on April 14, 2021, officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Williams.  After a high-speed chase, Williams and Pea fled from the car on foot and discarded three bags containing 2 pounds of methamphetamine along with scales, baggies, and several bags of cocaine and heroin.         

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration Gainesville Resident Office and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. It will be prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.