Sterling Man Pleads Guilty to Narcotics Violations

By LoudounExtra.com staff

Monday, April 13, 2009

A Sterling man has pleaded guilty to narcotics trafficking, according to the office of the Commonwealth's Attorney in Loudoun County.

Billie Gerard Walker has entered guilty pleas to possession of cocaine, two counts of distribution of cocaine, possession of a firearm while in possession of narcotics and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

An October raid of Walker's home by Loudoun County Sheriff's investigators shut down what had become a "residential marketplace" for illegal drugs, said Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Jim Fisher.

At that time, Walker was found in possession of cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, two scales, packaging materials, four handguns and a large amount of currency.

"The quantity and variety of drug-related activity cried out for a robust prosecution," Fisher said.

Investigators learned that Walker had been dealing illegal drugs from his Lincoln Avenue residence during two traffic stops in which the offenders were found with cocaine. The two independently identified Walker's residence as the location where they purchased their drugs. The information from the traffic arrests led to a search warrant of Walker's home.

Walker will be sentenced on July 27 and faces a maximum of 100 years in prison and $507,500 in fines.

Tagged: drugs, Loudoun Sheriff's Office, Sterling

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