Benton, IL – Methamphetamine has wreaked havoc on the once-thriving communities of Southern Illinois. In one such case, a Union County woman was sentenced to prison time for her role in a methamphetamine conspiracy.
Tina M. Barlow, 26, of Anna, IL, was sentenced in United States District Court in Benton on an indictment charging conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, announced Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.
The offense, which occurred between 2010, and March 12, 2012, in Union, Jackson, and Saline Counties, led to Barlow being sentenced to 100 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, and fined $300.
Evidence at the plea and sentencing hearings established that Barlow was involved with others in the manufacture of methamphetamine. During the conspiracy, Barlow obtained over 220 grams of pseudoephedrine for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine.
Three co-defendants have previously been sentenced for their involvement in the methamphetamine conspiracy.
The investigation was conducted by the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Murphysboro Police Department, and Drug Enforcement Administration. The Union County State’s Attorney’s Office also assisted during the investigation.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Amanda A. Robertson.
According to court records, Tina M. Barlow, a 26-year-old woman from Anna, IL, pled guilty to the methamphetamine charge. She was sentenced to 100 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, and fined $300.
Tina M. Barlow, a resident of Anna, IL, was involved in a methamphetamine conspiracy that spanned across Union, Jackson, and Saline Counties between 2010, and March 12, 2012.
The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of methamphetamine on our communities. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice.
This case is a prime example of the importance of interagency cooperation in combating drug trafficking. The efforts of the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Murphysboro Police Department, and Drug Enforcement Administration are to be commended.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Defendant Information:
- Defendant: Tina M. Barlow
- Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine
- City and State: Anna, IL
- Crime Date: Between 2010, and March 12, 2012
- Sentence: 100 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and fined $300
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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