David Herron, 49, of Centralia, Illinois, faces a stiff 14-year federal prison sentence for his role as a key figure in the heroin and methamphetamine trafficking ring. The sentencing was handed down by Chief United States District Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel, who noted that a growing number of cases are emanating from Centralia.
Herron’s downfall began when an FBI task force, which had been investigating him for several months in 2019, arrested him as he attempted to leave his residence with meth and heroin. A subsequent search of the home yielded over 200 grams of 98% pure meth and a firearm. Herron has a prior felony conviction that bars him from possessing firearms.
The sentence includes a concurrent 10-year term for unlawful gun possession, bringing Herron’s total to 14 years. In addition, he was ordered to serve a five-year term of supervised release following his prison term and pay a $600 fine.
Herron is not alone in facing the music; several alleged co-conspirators have also been sentenced. Danny Lee DeShane received a 54-month sentence, while Curtis Phelps was given a 10-year term for his role in the conspiracy. Another suspect, Cloyd “Rick” Culver, awaits a change of plea hearing.
The FBI task force continues to crack down on drug trafficking and related activities in the Marion-Clinton-Washington County region, with multiple law enforcement agencies including the Centralia Police Department and local sheriffs’ offices contributing to the effort.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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