Garrick E.R. Recker, Methamphetamine Distribution, IL 2023

Southern Illinois and Missouri residents are facing federal charges after being alleged to have conspired to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine. United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Donald S. Boyce, announced that Garrick E.R. Recker, a/k/a ‘Curtis Lowe,’ 26, from Lenzburg; Paige M. Gleghorn, 26, of Sparta; Jeremy J. Humphries, 31, known as ‘Hump’ and ‘Slick,’ from Tilden; and Derek L. Sumpter, 29, a/k/a ‘Doucher,’ from Cape Girardeau, were charged in a one-count superseding indictment.

The indictment claims the offense took place between 2015 and February 2017 across Perry, Randolph, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties. Gleghorn appeared in federal court on April 6, 2017, and was ordered held without bond until her May 15, 2017, jury trial. Recker, Sumpter, and Humphries had prior appearances and were also ordered to remain without bond pending trial.

An indictment is a formal charge against a defendant, who under the law is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The methamphetamine offense carries a severe penalty of 5-40 years in prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release, and a $5,000,000 fine.

The investigation was led by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, Perry County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office, and Drug Enforcement Administration. The Randolph County States Attorney’s Office and the Monroe County States Attorney’s Office also contributed to the investigation.

These arrests are a significant blow to the methamphetamine trade in the region, showcasing the relentless efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and protect communities from the devastating effects of substance abuse.

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