Salem Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Charges

A Southern Illinois man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution scheme. Jeffrey A. Kirkman, 29, of Salem, Illinois, was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, a $750 fine and a $300 special assessment.

Kirkman’s sentencing followed a guilty plea in April 2014 to all charges against him brought in an indictment returned by a Federal Grand Jury in December 2014. He was found guilty of two counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine and one count of Possession of a Listed Chemical (Pseudoephedrine) Knowing or Having Reason to Know It Would Be Used to Manufacture Methamphetamine.

The offenses occurred in Marion County, Illinois, and were investigated by the FBI, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department. The case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Kit Morrissey.

The investigation into Kirkman’s activities led to his indictment on December 10, 2014. He plead guilty to the charges in April 2014, and was sentenced on October 30, 2014.

Kirkman’s sentence reflects the seriousness of the charges against him. The distribution of methamphetamine is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for individuals and communities. The sentencing of Kirkman serves as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in such activities.

The Southern District of Illinois is committed to protecting its communities from the scourge of methamphetamine. This conviction and sentence demonstrate the Office’s dedication to holding accountable those who engage in these activities.

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