A major investigation in Delta County has resulted in the arrest of 72-year-old Perry Harvey William Jr., of Ben Franklin. William was initially taken into custody on an outstanding warrant during a traffic stop where he was also found to be in possession of methamphetamines and cash.
Subsequently, a search warrant was executed at his residence with the assistance of the Hopkins County SWAT and Narcotics Teams, the Hunt County Narcotics team, and the Delta County K-9 Unit. During the search, authorities recovered additional drugs, firearms, and five cut catalytic converters.
Mr. William faces multiple charges, including:
- One 1st degree felony count of Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance (over 4 grams)
- Two 2nd degree felony counts of Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance (over 1 gram under 4 grams)
- One 3rd degree felony count of Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance (under 1 gram)
- One State Jail Felony count of Possession of a Controlled Substance (under 1 gram)
- State Jail Felony Unauthorized Possession of Catalytic Converters
- Misdemeanor A charge of Possession of Marijuana (over 4 oz but less than 5 lbs)
Mr. William is currently being held at the Delta County jail on a total bond of $450,000 pending trial. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed.
Delta County Sheriff Marshall Lynch expressed his gratitude to the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office, Hopkins County Narcotics Team, Hunt County Sheriff's Office, and the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force for their assistance. He also commended the Delta County Sheriff's Office team for their continued dedication in combating drugs and crime in the community.
