Meth Queenpin Sentenced to 10 Years for Quincy, Illinois Trafficking Ring

Amanda Carroll, 35, a Monroe City, Missouri woman, was handed 120 months in prison, followed by a 5-year term of supervised release, for her role in a methamphetamine trafficking ring in Quincy, Illinois.

Carroll’s downfall came on March 13, 2023, when her vehicle was stopped and searched after a K9 alert on I-72, leading to a stash of over 223 grams of almost pure methamphetamine. Authorities claim Carroll was traveling from Missouri to Quincy with the illicit substance when she was apprehended.

Additional evidence was seized from Carroll’s person after she was taken into custody, further solidifying the government’s case against her.

The defendant pleaded guilty in August 2023, following an indictment in April of the same year. She has been held in custody by the United States Marshals Service since her arrest.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah E. Seberger represented the government in the prosecution, which was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence.

The case against Carroll serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat of methamphetamine trafficking in our communities. The statutory penalties for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine can be up to life imprisonment, a $10,000,000 fine, and a life term of supervised release.

The West Central Illinois Task Force, Illinois State Police, Quincy Police Department, and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office all played a role in Carroll’s prosecution. Their tireless efforts are a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies to keeping our communities safe.

As the Department of Justice continues to crack down on methamphetamine trafficking, the Grimy Times will be there to provide in-depth coverage of these cases and a voice for those affected by the scourge of addiction and violence.