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Amanda Carroll, 35, of Monroe City, Missouri, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for distributing high-grade methamphetamine in Quincy, Illinois. Carroll’s lengthy sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough on May 23, 2024.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Carroll was found in possession of over 50 grams of actual methamphetamine, which is a serious offense carrying a potential life sentence. However, Carroll pleaded guilty to the charge in August 2023 and subsequently agreed to a 120-month sentence.
Carroll was arrested on March 13, 2023, after a K9 alert led authorities to search her vehicle. The search revealed approximately one-half of a pound of almost pure methamphetamine, as well as additional methamphetamine found on Carroll’s person. In total, Carroll was held responsible for 223.8 grams of methamphetamine.
The West Central Illinois Task Force, Illinois State Police, Quincy Police Department, and Adams County Sheriff’s Office all contributed to the investigation that led to Carroll’s arrest. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah E. Seberger represented the government in the prosecution.
The case against Carroll is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities across the United States. The program focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
Carroll’s sentence marks a significant blow to the methamphetamine trade in Quincy, Illinois, and serves as a reminder of the serious consequences faced by those caught distributing high-grade narcotics. The U.S. Department of Justice will continue to crack down on methamphetamine trafficking in the region, ensuring that those responsible face justice for their crimes.
Carroll will serve her 120-month sentence followed by a 5-year term of supervised release. The statutory penalties for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine include up to life imprisonment, up to a $10,000,000 fine, and up to a life term of supervised release.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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