Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt today announced that William Sanchez Stevenson, 27, was sentenced to 90 months in prison after pleading guilty on charges related to the trafficking of controlled substances, primarily fentanyl.
Case Facts
Between June 2022 and January 2024, police caught Stevenson numerous times engaged in the sale and commercial possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Despite being under pre-trial release conditions after being released by the court, initially on his own recognizance and later after posting bail, Stevenson persisted in selling fentanyl downtown Portland.
Plea and Sentencing
Deputy District Attorney Eric Pickard represented the state in this case. On September 27, 2024, Stevenson entered guilty pleas on the following charges:
- 5 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance
- 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the First Degree
- 2 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- 2 counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
- Trademark Counterfeiting in the Second Degree
- Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Public
On November 4, 2024, Stevenson was sentenced by Judge Andrew Lavin to 90 months in prison to be followed by 36 months of post-prison supervision. Stevenson had no prior convictions. He has been transferred into the custody of the Oregon Department of Corrections, where he will remain for the duration of his sentence.
The dissemination of dangerous drugs into our communities is a serious and pervasive issue. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to acknowledge the work of all who contributed to the resolution of this case, and add a special note of appreciation to Portland Police Bureau Officer Eli Arnold.
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