Arthur C. Hawkes, a 45-year-old Granite City man, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine offense. Hawkes was arrested in April 2015 after police discovered two ounces of the illicit substance in his pants during a traffic stop.
According to court documents, Hawkes admitted to possessing the methamphetamine with the intention of selling it in the Granite City area. The estimated street value of the methamphetamine was $1,000. Hawkes was arrested and charged with Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.
Hawkes pleaded guilty to the federal charge on January 29, 2016, and has been continuously confined in federal custody since May 2015. The case was investigated by the Granite City Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), under the auspices of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF).
The OCDETF initiative brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to target and dismantle large national and international drug trafficking organizations. Hawkes’ case is a prime example of the success of this initiative.
Assistant United States Attorney Robert L. Garrison handled the case, which highlights the ongoing efforts to combat methamphetamine trafficking in the region. Hawkes’ sentence serves as a warning to those involved in similar activities.
The investigation, which began in May 2015, was a joint effort between the Granite City Police Department and the DEA. Hawkes was arrested on April 19, 2015, and charged with Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. His guilty plea on January 29, 2016, sealed his fate.
The sentence was handed down by the U.S. District Court on May 6, 2016. Hawkes will serve 36 months in federal prison, a sentence that reflects the severity of his crime. The case is a reminder that law enforcement is committed to taking down methamphetamine traffickers and bringing them to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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