Curtis Coleman, a 38-year-old Urbana man, has pleaded guilty to distributing drugs out of an apartment in the 1800 block of Oliver Drive in Urbana, Illinois. The plea comes after Coleman was charged in July 2017 with possession of controlled substances with the intent to distribute and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon.
According to the charges, Coleman was distributing drugs out of the apartment and possessed multiple firearms. When police executed a search warrant at the apartment, they recovered just under 200 grams of cocaine, as well as marijuana and crack cocaine. Coleman also had two firearms, an extended magazine for one of the guns, and ammunition in various calibers near the drugs.
Coleman was on parole for a separate felony offense at the time of the search. He faces up to 20 years of imprisonment on the drug trafficking charge and at least 10 years of imprisonment on the firearms charge. However, if he is determined to be an Armed Career Criminal, he will face a mandatory minimum of 15 years’ imprisonment and up to life imprisonment on the firearms charge.
Coleman was arrested in Urbana, Illinois, and remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals pending sentencing. Sentencing is scheduled for June 6, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in the Urbana federal courthouse.
The Urbana Police Department, Champaign Police Department, and Champaign County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case. The Champaign County State’s Attorney Office also worked in coordination with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in bringing these charges. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bryan Freres represents the government in the prosecution.
Coleman’s guilty plea is a significant blow to his defense and highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking and firearms offenses in the area. The case is a reminder that those who engage in criminal activity will be held accountable and face serious consequences.
Defendant/respondent: Curtis Coleman
Exact criminal charges: Possession of controlled substances with the intent to distribute and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon
City and state: Urbana, Illinois
Exact date: January 14, 2022
Sentence or outcome: Curtis Coleman pleaded guilty and faces sentencing on June 6, 2022
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 â†â€â€
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