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Tony Clapp, a 62-year-old Sterling, Illinois man, attempted to traffic a large quantity of methamphetamine from California to Illinois in February 2022. Clapp, who was already on court-supervised release following a 2008 federal prison sentence for cocaine distribution, arranged for the purchase and delivery of approximately three kilograms of pure methamphetamine. This brazen move ultimately led to his downfall. The methamphetamine was intended for distribution in Illinois, and Clapp’s actions were a clear violation of his supervised release.
Clapp pleaded guilty in 2025 to one count of attempting to possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston sentenced Clapp to 15 years and eight months in federal prison, taking into account his prior conviction and supervised release status as aggravating factors.
The investigation was led by the Chicago Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration, with the government represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert S. Ladd. The sentence was announced by Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Shane R. Catone, Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago Division of the DEA.
Clapp’s sentence serves as a warning to those who would attempt to traffic illicit substances in the Northern District of Illinois. The DEA and federal prosecutors will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking organizations, bringing perpetrators to justice and protecting the communities they serve.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Illinois
- Location: IL
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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