Thompson Sentenced to 92 Months for Cocaine Conspiracy

Thompson Sentenced to 92 Months for Cocaine Conspiracy

HAMMOND, IN — An Illinois man has been sentenced to 92 months in prison for his role in a cocaine conspiracy that spanned from January 2021 to August 2021, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

Charles Thompson, 49 years old, of Forest Park, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Senior Judge James T. Moody after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

According to documents in the case, Thompson conspired with others to distribute cocaine on three separate occasions. His criminal history includes prior felony convictions for aggravated traffic and controlled substances offenses, including a prior 1995 delivery of cocaine conviction.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Michael J. Toth prosecuted the case.

This case was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation, which identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten the United States.

Thompson was sentenced to 92 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release. His prior convictions have undoubtedly contributed to the severity of his sentence.

As part of the OCDETF investigation, law enforcement agencies worked together to disrupt and dismantle the drug trafficking network. This case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat cocaine trafficking and related crimes in the region.

In a statement, U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson said, ‘The sentencing of Charles Thompson is a significant blow to those involved in the cocaine trade. We will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle these networks.’

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives praised the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies in bringing Thompson to justice.

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