Rockford, IL – In a shocking move, two Rockford men have been arrested on federal heroin trafficking charges, sparking fear among locals. Quincy L. Atmore, 44, and Maurice D. Neal, 34, both of Rockford, are facing a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
The indictment, which was returned by a federal grand jury in Rockford, charges both men with conspiracy to distribute a kilogram or more of heroin, as well as distributing heroin in Rockford from October 2015 through September 2016.
Atmore appeared in federal court in Rockford before U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston, where he was arraigned and remanded into custody. His detention hearing is set for October 24, 2016, at 3:30 p.m.
Neal, on the other hand, will appear for arraignment on October 20, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., before Judge Johnston.
According to court documents, the conspiracy charge carries a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence, with a maximum potential penalty of up to life in federal prison and a maximum fine of up to $10 million. Each count of distribution of heroin carries a maximum potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of up to $1 million.
The investigation, which was led by the Rockford Resident Agency of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Chicago Field Office and the Stateline Area Narcotics Team, resulted in the arrest of two major heroin traffickers in the area.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Margaret J. Schneider. If convicted, the defendants will face a lengthy prison sentence, bringing a sense of relief to the community.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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