Spokane, Washington – On April 23, 2025, United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced Keith Lamarr Williams, 43, to 80 months in prison for the charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. Following the prison term, Williams will be on supervised release for three years.
This sentence follows an incident on October 18, 2022, when Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a domestic disturbance in Spokane Valley. Williams' ex-girlfriend, K.D., reported that Williams had been surveilling their daughter's route to school. On the day of the incident, Williams was confronted by K.D. and her husband while parked near their apartment. He allegedly brandished a gun at the couple, demanding to see his daughter before driving away.
Deputies pursued Williams after he fled in his vehicle, leading to a crash. Williams attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended. His two-year-old son was in the vehicle during the chase and crash. A search of the vehicle revealed a Glock 9mm pistol with a chambered round and a loaded magazine.
Williams, previously convicted on federal drug charges, was prohibited from possessing firearms. He had been released from an 80-month prison term on February 18, 2022, before committing this crime.
Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker commented, “This case could have ended in tragedy. Mr. Williams put his own family and others in danger by fleeing from law enforcement with a loaded gun in the car. Felons who possess firearms are a threat to public safety, and we will continue to hold them accountable—especially when children are placed in harm’s way.”
ATF Seattle Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Blais added, “Mr. Williams’s actions were extremely dangerous to the community, and in particular to his 2-year-old son. He knew he wasn’t supposed to possess firearms, yet he chose to carry a loaded pistol in the car with him and his child. This sentence was well deserved.”
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, with prosecution led by Assistant United States Attorneys Michael L. Vander Giessen and Alison L. Gregoire.
