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Carbondale Duo Sentenced in Methamphetamine Case
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Carbondale Duo Sentenced in Methamphetamine Case

Two men from Carbondale, Illinois, have been sentenced for their role in a methamphetamine conspiracy that spanned several years and multiple counties. James Scott Rankin, 45, and Thomas A. O’Grady, 50, were both sentenced in federal court for their involvement in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine.

According to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, Rankin and O’Grady were sentenced on September 14, 2015, and September 24, 2015, respectively. Rankin received a prison term of 84 months, while O’Grady was sentenced to 132 months behind bars. Both men were also ordered to serve 3 years of supervised release following their prison sentences and were fined $200 each.

The methamphetamine conspiracy, which occurred between 2010 and May 2014, involved the unlawful manufacture of the substance in Jackson, Williamson, Union, and Franklin Counties. The investigation into the conspiracy is ongoing and is being conducted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Murphysboro Police Department, Carbondale Police Department, Illinois State Police/Southern Illinois Drug Task Force, and Drug Enforcement Administration.

Assistant United States Attorney Amanda A. Robertson was assigned to prosecute the case against Rankin and O’Grady. The case is part of a larger effort to combat the production and distribution of methamphetamine in Southern Illinois.

Rankin and O’Grady are the latest individuals to be sentenced in connection with the methamphetamine conspiracy. Twelve co-defendants have previously been sentenced for their involvement in the case.

The sentencing of Rankin and O’Grady is a significant step in the fight against methamphetamine production and distribution in Southern Illinois. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.