A federal judge has handed down a harsh sentence to a Centralia man involved in a massive methamphetamine conspiracy in southern Illinois.
Michael A. Flanagan, 43, of Centralia, was sentenced to 110 months in federal prison, to be followed by 4 years of supervised release, a $200 fine, and a $100 special assessment. The sentence was handed down on [no date provided in source] in the Southern District of Illinois.
The charges against Flanagan stem from a wide-ranging investigation by the FBI, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by the Illinois State Police Methamphetamine Response Team, and the Centralia Police Department. The case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Kit Morrissey.
Flanagan pleaded guilty to charges related to the conspiracy on July 31, 2015. He has been in custody since his arrest on January 6, 2015.
Flanagan is one of several individuals charged in connection with the conspiracy. Dusty Jo Gambill, James Perry Horton, David Leroy Altom, Jayme Lee Barnes and Kathy Sue Tomes were also charged in connection with the case. Horton, Altom, and Tomes have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing. Barnes and Gambill were previously sentenced for their roles in the conspiracy.
The investigation into the conspiracy is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. The Southern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Office is handling the case.
Flanagan’s sentence is a stark reminder of the harsh penalties facing those involved in methamphetamine trafficking in southern Illinois. The Southern District of Illinois has seen a significant uptick in methamphetamine-related cases in recent years, and authorities are working to crack down on the problem.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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