Carbondale, IL – Maurice Christian, a/k/a ‘Reece,’ 26, of Carbondale, Illinois, has been brought to justice for his role in a crack cocaine conspiracy.
According to documents filed in federal court, Christian pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment charging conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. The offense occurred between 2013 and March 2014, in Jackson County.
The evidence presented in court revealed that Christian was involved with co-defendant Johnathan Buck, a/k/a ‘Buffalo,’ and others in the distribution of crack cocaine in Carbondale. Buck, Christian and their associates were transporting crack cocaine from northern Illinois to Carbondale for distribution.
On multiple occasions, Christian sold crack cocaine to a confidential source working for law enforcement. The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, Carbondale Police Department, and Drug Enforcement Administration.
The crack cocaine offense carries a penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison, to be followed by 3 years’ supervised release, and a fine of $1,000,000. Christian is currently being held without bond pending a March 25, 2015, sentencing hearing.
Co-defendant Buck has previously pled guilty and is awaiting sentencing. The case is assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Amanda A. Robertson for prosecution.
The Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office assisted in the investigation. The Southern District of Illinois is committed to bringing those responsible for such crimes to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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