Williams and Donte R. Hardin, 20, arrested

Williams and Donte R. Hardin, 20, were arrested upon the completion of the transaction on suspicion of their involvement in this and previous illegal drug sales occurring during the two-week investigation, Beckman said. According to a Police Department news release, Williams was arrested on suspicion of three counts of distribution of a controlled substance near schools and the unlawful transfer of weapons. Hardin was arrested on suspicion of distribution of a controlled substance near schools, operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license and resisting arrest. About three hours later, officers were tipped off to a drug sale in a parking lot located at 2001 W. Worley St. This resulted in the arrest of Christopher D. Turner, 32, for the possession of 7 grams of crack cocaine, which he attempted to destroy while resisting officers, Beckman said. Turner was arrested on suspicion of second-degree trafficking, tampering with physical evidence and resisting arrest.

Joseph Pulliam has prior felony convictions for unlawful use of a weapon

Joseph Pulliam, According to the release, officers with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Missouri State Highway Patrol found drugs, a 12-gauge shotgun and .22-caliber rifle when they raided Pulliam?s home on Nov. 22, 2006.Federal law makes it illegal for anyone previously convicted of a felony to possess any firearm or ammunition.Pulliam has prior felony convictions for unlawful use of a weapon, assault, arson, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a controlled substance, the release said.Sentencing for Pulliam has not been scheduled. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison without parole.