Federal Charges Filed Against Marion Resident for Cocaine Conspiracy
Marion, IL – Tyree M. Neal, Jr., a/k/a ‘Bubby,’ 27, of Marion, IL, has been charged with a serious federal offense. According to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, Neal was indicted on August 20, 2014, for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
The offense allegedly occurred between 2012 and August 2014 in Williamson County. Neal, who had been a fugitive, was finally apprehended on February 24, 2015, and made his initial appearance in federal court the following day.
Neal is currently being held without bond pending a March 2, 2015, bond hearing. The serious nature of the charges against him cannot be overstated, as the penalty for this offense carries a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a fine of $1,000,000.
It’s essential to note that under the law, a defendant is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt to the satisfaction of a jury.
The ongoing investigation into Neal’s activities is being conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, with assistance from the Marion Police Department and the United States Marshals Service.
The case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Amanda A. Robertson.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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