GRAVE CRIME IN PERCY
A Randolph County woman was sentenced for her role in distributing methamphetamine and heroin in the area. Paula L. Summers, 61, of Percy, was sentenced to 109 months in federal prison, to be followed by 3 years’ supervised release, and fined $400.00, according to Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, James L. Porter.
Summers, who had previously pled guilty to two-count indictment charging conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and conspiracy to distribute heroin, was found responsible for the distribution of over 450 grams of ice and 27 grams of heroin. Ice is methamphetamine which has a purity level of at least 80%.
The evidence presented at the plea and sentencing hearings established that Summers was involved with others in distributing both heroin and methamphetamine, in the form of “ice.” The group made multiple trips to St. Louis to obtain dealer amounts of heroin. Summers also distributed large amounts of ice and heroin from her Percy residence.
The investigation, which is ongoing, involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Perry County Drug Task Force, Percy Police Department, Steeleville Police Department, Mascoutah Police Department, Illinois State Police Methamphetamine Response Team, DuQuoin Police Department, Pinckneyville Police Department, and Drug Enforcement Administration.
Seven co-defendants have previously been sentenced for their role in the drug conspiracies. The Randolph and Perry County State’s Attorney’s Offices also assisted in the investigation.
The crimes occurred between 2013 and June 2015, in Perry, Jackson, and Randolph Counties. The charges against Summers were brought as part of an ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking and distribution in the area.
The case is a reminder of the serious consequences of involvement in drug trafficking and distribution. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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