William Gray, 31, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced on July 27 to serve 300 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of firearms after a previous felony conviction, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
According to public records, law enforcement arranged an undercover purchase for two pounds of methamphetamine on June 4, 2025. After the transaction, officers located the delivery vehicle and identified Gray as the driver and sole occupant. Gray fled when approached by law enforcement. The following day, officers recovered approximately two pounds of methamphetamine in a residential neighborhood where Gray had fled; surveillance footage showed him throwing the drugs from his vehicle’s passenger window. On June 10, authorities executed a search warrant at Gray’s residence and seized five firearms along with additional methamphetamine.
A federal grand jury indicted Gray on August 20, 2025, charging him with drug conspiracy; two counts of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute; being a felon in possession of firearms; possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime; and maintaining a drug-involved premises. On March 4, 2026, he pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute and being a felon in possession of firearms.
At sentencing before Chief U.S. District Judge Scott L. Palk on July 27, Judge Palk imposed a sentence of 300 months’ imprisonment followed by five years’ supervised release. Judge Palk referenced the nature and circumstances of the offense, as well as Gray’s criminal history when announcing his decision.
Public records show that Gray has multiple prior felony convictions including unlawful use of a motor vehicle; attempting to elude police; driving while privilege suspended (Oklahoma County); felon in possession of a firearm; aggravated attempting to elude police (Oklahoma County); eluding/attempting to elude police officer; knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property; and driving without a valid license (McClain County).
This case resulted from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with Oklahoma City Police Department and Moore Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Hoch prosecuted the case.
The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma is part of the United States Department of Justice covering forty counties across western and central Oklahoma while enforcing federal laws aimed at defending national security and protecting citizens through initiatives such as Project Safe Neighborhoods and Project Safe Childhood, according to its official website.