Carbondale Man Sentenced for Cocaine Offense
In a shocking turn of events, Ryan L. Gibbs, a/k/a ‘Blood,’ 37, of Carbondale, Illinois, was sentenced to 216 months in federal prison for a cocaine offense on March 22, 2016.
Gibbs, who had previously pled guilty to a one-count indictment charging possession with intent to distribute cocaine, was sentenced to 216 months in federal prison, 3 years of supervised release following the prison sentence, and fined $300.00.
The investigation revealed that Gibbs was distributing crack cocaine out of his Carbondale residence while serving a term of home confinement while on parole from the Illinois Department of Corrections for a 2011 felony drug conviction.
On September 16, 2014, IDOC parole compliance check, Gibbs was arrested after agents saw him pass a package of drugs off to a relative. Agents recovered over 39 grams of crack cocaine and over 27 grams of cocaine. Gibbs was also in possession of a large amount of U.S. currency.
Gibbs had been convicted of seven drug offenses, along with multiple firearm offenses. Gibbs received an enhanced sentence based on his classification as a Career Offender.
The investigation was conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, Carbondale Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, and Illinois Department of Corrections. The Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office assisted in the investigation. The case was assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Amanda A. Robertson for prosecution.
Gibbs’ sentence is a harsh reminder of the consequences of cocaine trafficking. His case serves as a warning to those involved in the illicit drug trade. Gibbs will serve his sentence at a federal prison, where he will be under close supervision.
The community can rest assured that law enforcement agencies will continue to work tirelessly to dismantle cocaine trafficking rings and bring perpetrators to justice.
Related Federal Cases
- Kenez K. Parks, Crack Cocaine Dealing, Illinois 2013 · Illinois
- Tyree M. Neal, Jr., Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy, Illinois 2012 · Illinois
- Leon S. Johnson, Possession with Intent to Distribute over 500 grams of Cocaine, Illinois 2016 · Illinois
- Courtney Hayes, Cocaine Possession with Intent to Distribute, Illinois 2015 · Illinois
- Brian L. Redden, Cocaine Possession with Intent to Distribute, Illinois 2016 · Illinois
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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