Christopher Wallace, Drug Trafficking, Illinois 2024
Cocaine Trafficking Plagues Springfield Community
A Springfield man, Christopher Wallace, 32, was sentenced to 120 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a widespread drug conspiracy involving the Boss Playas street gang, a notorious gang that has plagued the Springfield community with cocaine and other controlled substances.
The court found Wallace accountable for over 10 kilograms of cocaine as a member of the conspiracy, which lasted from approximately May 2020 through November 2020. During the sentencing hearing, Senior U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough noted that the group of conspirators were responsible for distributing large amounts of controlled substances in the Springfield area, which had a negative effect on the community.
Wallace was indicted on December 15, 2020, and arrested on September 8, 2022. He has remained in the custody of the United States Marshal since his arrest. Additionally, he pleaded guilty on February 22, 2024, to conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
The statutory penalties for the most serious charge of conviction – conspiracy to distribute cocaine – include up to 20 years’ imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and up to a life term of supervised release.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Springfield Field Office, Illinois State Police, and Springfield Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Z. Weir represented the government in the prosecution.
The case against Wallace was part of an investigation of the Springfield-based Boss Playas street gang and was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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