Oakland man gets maximum sentence in Garrett County meth case

A 54-year-old Oakland man has been sentenced to the maximum term after his conviction on a charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

GCN Staff· Oct. 22, 2026, 6:55 a.m. ·1 min read

Oakland man gets maximum sentence in Garrett County meth case — Photo: Garrett County State's Attorney's Office

A 54-year-old Oakland man has been sentenced to the maximum term after his conviction on a charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

William Zimmerman will serve five years in prison on the drug conviction. He will also serve an additional 4 years, 7 months and 19 days for violating his probation.

The charges were filed in May of this year, after Zimmerman was found with approximately 111 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop.

Charges are allegations. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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