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Local Man Sentenced to 210 Months for Methamphetamine Distribution
Granite City, IL – In a federal court in East St. Louis, Illinois, a man was sentenced for Distribution of Methamphetamine. James Wagner, 50, of Granite City, Illinois, was found guilty of distributing 213.3 grams of methamphetamine.
On March 17, 2016, Wagner was sentenced to 210 months in prison. He was also ordered to serve 5 years of supervised release upon his release from prison. In addition to his prison sentence, Wagner was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and a $100 special assessment.
The United States Postal Inspection Service and the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois intercepted a package containing 213.3 grams of methamphetamine that was being sent through the United States Postal Service. The package was addressed to a friend of Wagner’s who agreed to cooperate with law enforcement and assist in the controlled delivery.
Wagner was arrested after the package was delivered and he was attempting to open it. Wagner had previously pled guilty to the charge on September 25, 2015.
The case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Illinois State Police Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois. The case was prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorneys Vanessa T. Lu and Alex Boykin.
The United States Postal Inspection Service played a key role in the investigation and interception of the package. The Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois also provided critical assistance in the case.
Wagner’s sentencing marks a significant victory in the fight against methamphetamine distribution in the region. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of law enforcement’s role in keeping communities safe.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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