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Felony Fugitive Locks Up for 15 Years
BENTON, Ill. – A Kentucky man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possessing more than 150 grams of meth and a firearm as a felon.
James W. Towery, 45, of Salem, Kentucky, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute meth and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
“Armed drug dealers belong in federal prison,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. “Southern Illinois communities are safer with this defendant locked up.”
According to court documents, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop of Towery’s vehicle on March 11, 2024, in Massac County.
He was found in possession of 150.4 grams of actual meth and a .38 caliber handgun.
Towery had multiple prior felony convictions and therefore unable to legally possess a firearm.
The Illinois State Police, Kentucky State Police, DEA, HSI, ATF and local law enforcement contributed to the investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney David Sanders prosecuted the case.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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