Last week, the U. S. Attorney’s Office arrested a mother for mortgage fraud and her son faces drug charges.

Ms. Maxine Williams-Salter, 61, of St. Petersburg, and her son, Antorrio Williams, 27, of Tampa, were arrested in two separate cases.

According to police, Ms. Williams-Salter was charged with wire fraud related to a mortgage application and loan. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in federal prison.

According to the indictment, in October, 2007, Ms. Williams-Salter devised a scheme and to defraud SunTrust Mortgage for a mortgage loan in the amount of $382,500 to purchase a second home at 5404 Reflections Blvd., Lutz.

Antorrio Williams

Drug Charges
In a separate incident, Antorrio Williams was indicted on conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana.

According to the indictment, Williams conspired with others, from 2001 until November 2010, to possess with intent to distribute 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana in Pinellas County.

If convicted on the charge, Williams faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 20 years in federal prison.