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Heroin Distribution Resulting in Death Lands Rock Island Man 25 Years in Prison
A Rock Island man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing and conspiring to distribute heroin that resulted in the death of a 21 year old man in August 2014.
Phil Trent, 52, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sara Darrow following a July 2016 jury conviction on all counts related to his distributing and conspiring to distribute heroin in the Rock Island area from early July through September 2014.
Evidence presented by the government at trial demonstrated that directly or through co-conspirators, Trent distributed heroin to undercover agents on three specific occasions: Aug. 13, Oct. 1, and Oct. 2, 2014. The jury also convicted Trent for distribution of heroin that resulted in the death of Tyler Corzette, on Aug. 29, 2014.
Two other defendants, Kyle Hull and Curtis Land, both pled guilty in May 2015, to their respective role in distributing the fatal dose of heroin to Corzette. On Aug. 17, 2016, the two were sentenced to federal prison; Hull to serve eight years; Land to serve 11 years.
The Rock Island Police, with assistance from the Quad City Metropolitan Enforcement Group, investigated the charges. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Don Allegro and Meredith DeCarlo.
Trent’s conviction and sentencing bring an end to a lengthy investigation and prosecution that aimed to hold accountable those responsible for the devastating effects of heroin trafficking in the Rock Island area.
The harsh 25-year sentence handed down to Trent serves as a stark reminder of the gravity of heroin distribution and the devastating consequences it can have on individuals and families.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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