Teddy Lee Jr., Methamphetamine Conspiracy, Illinois 2014

PEORIA, Ill. – A Mason City man has been charged with a major methamphetamine conspiracy that could land him in prison for life. Teddy Lee, Jr., 25, of the 400 block of S. Keefer Street, is scheduled to appear in federal court in Peoria on Aug. 6, 2014, to face charges returned by a federal grand jury last week.

The indictment alleges that from the summer of 2013 to the present, Lee conspired with others to manufacture methamphetamine, that he possessed a firearm as a felon, and that he possessed a stolen firearm. The conspiracy allegedly involved more than 50 grams of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.

The charges are serious, with the statutory maximum penalty for conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine being life in prison, and a fine of up to $4,000,000. The maximum penalty for the offenses of felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a stolen firearm is 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney K. Tate Chambers. The charges are the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, and the Pekin Police Department.

While the indictment is a serious accusation, it is essential to remember that the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The public will be watching as this case unfolds in federal court.

As a community, we must remain vigilant in the fight against methamphetamine and its devastating effects. Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors are working tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.

The indictment is a reminder that crime will not be tolerated in our communities. We will continue to shine a light on those who engage in illicit activities, and we will hold them accountable for their actions.

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