Two Percy Men Sentenced for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
PERCY, IL – In a shocking turn of events, two men from Percy, IL, have been sentenced for their role in a methamphetamine conspiracy. Michael J. Jaimet, 31, and Joshua D. Stacy, 27, both residents of Percy, were handed down their sentences in United States District Court in Benton on August 8, 2013.
Jaimet and Stacy had previously pled guilty to the methamphetamine offense, which occurred between January 2011, and January 2013, in Perry, Jackson, and Randolph Counties. Evidence at the plea hearings established that Jaimet and Stacy were involved with each other and others in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
The investigation revealed that Jaimet and Stacy obtained pseudoephedrine to use to make methamphetamine and were involved in the methamphetamine cooks. In June 2012, Stacy was severely burned during a methamphetamine lab explosion. Three co-defendants have previously been sentenced for their role in the methamphetamine conspiracy. Seven co-defendants have pled guilty and are awaiting sentencing.
Jaimet was sentenced to 151 months in prison, 3 years of supervised release, and fined $300. Stacy was sentenced to 108 months in prison, 4 years of supervised release, and fined $200. The investigation is ongoing with multiple agencies involved, including the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Percy Police Department, Murphysboro Police Department, Sparta Police Department, and Drug Enforcement Administration.
The case is being prosecuted by Amanda A. Robertson, Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. The Southern District of Illinois has seen a significant crackdown on methamphetamine trafficking in recent years, with numerous arrests and convictions.
Residents of Percy, IL, are calling for increased action to combat the growing methamphetamine problem in their community. The investigation is ongoing, and those involved in the conspiracy will face the full force of the law.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant/respondent Michael J. Jaimet and Joshua D. Stacy were charged with conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine in Percy, IL on August 8, 2013. Jaimet was sentenced to 151 months in prison, 3 years of supervised release, and fined $300. Stacy was sentenced to 108 months in prison, 4 years of supervised release, and fined $200.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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