SEABROOK – A local businessman who pleaded guilty to being a part of a nationwide conspiracy to distribute illegal synthetic cannabinoids, known on the street as fake weed or spice, will not be getting home detention as requested.
U.S. District Court of Eastern Virginia Judge Rossie Alston, Jr. denied William Walsh’s request for release and home detention due to rising cases of COVID-19 at the Alexandria Adult Detention Center.
Walsh pleaded guilty Jan. 28 to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances in a plea agreement with prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Eastern Virginia, which handled the case. He awaits sentencing for the conviction, a period of time expected to be from eight to 10 years, but less than the maximum of 20 years.