James N. Taylor, Heroin Offenses, Illinois 2016

A 47-year-old Herrin man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a heroin distribution ring. James N. Taylor, also known as ‘James Taylor, Jr.’, ‘James Taylor, II,’ and ‘Oolie’, was handed a 63-month sentence in federal prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. He was also fined $400.00.

Taylor pled guilty to a two-count indictment charging conspiracy to distribute heroin and distribution of heroin. The charges stem from a period between 2014 and July 2015, in Williamson County. According to evidence presented during the plea and sentencing hearings, Taylor was involved with others in the distribution of heroin.

On June 25, 2015, and June 26, 2015, Taylor sold heroin to a confidential source working for law enforcement. During a search of Taylor and his Herrin residence on July 1, 2015, agents located pre-packaged heroin and pre-recorded buy money. Taylor admitted to his involvement in the distribution of heroin upon his arrest.

The district court found that Taylor was responsible for the distribution of approximately 248 grams of heroin and 10 grams of crack cocaine.

The investigation was conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement. The Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office assisted in the investigation.

The case was assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Amanda A. Robertson for prosecution.

James N. Taylor, whose full name is James N. Taylor, a/k/a ‘James Taylor, Jr.’, ‘James Taylor, II,’ and ‘Oolie’, is a 47-year-old resident of Herrin, Illinois. He was sentenced on February 10, 2016, for heroin offenses.

Taylor’s sentence includes 63 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a fine of $400.00. The charges against Taylor include conspiracy to distribute heroin and distribution of heroin. The investigation into Taylor’s activities began in 2014 and continued until July 2015, in Williamson County.

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