Local Man Indicted for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

A 41-year-old man from Carbondale, Illinois, has been charged with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.

Charles W. Scallion, of Carbondale, was arraigned in United States District Court in Benton on May 24, 2013, on an indictment charging conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.

The indictment alleges that the offense occurred between May 2012, and March 28, 2013, in Jackson County.

If convicted, Scallion faces up to 20 years’ imprisonment, 3 years’ supervised release, and a $1,000,000 fine.

An indictment is a formal charge against a defendant. Under the law, a defendant is presumed to be innocent of a charge until proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt to the satisfaction of a jury.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Murphysboro Police Department.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Amanda A. Robertson.

Scallion is currently being held without bond pending a July 29, 2013, jury trial.

Defendant:

Charles W. Scallion

Charge:

Conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine

Location:

Carbondale, Illinois

Date:

May 24, 2013

Sentence:

Currently being held without bond pending trial

Fine:

$1,000,000

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