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RICHLAND CO., Ill. - Federal indictments have been handed down again in Richland County, catching three Olney men in the federal meth net.
Michael F. Jones, 41, of Olney, was indicted in a five-count indictment. Count 1 charges that from April 2018, until on or about October 27, 2018, in Richland County, Jones conspired to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. Counts 2 through 5 charge that Jones knowingly and intentionally distributed methamphetamine in Richland County on four separate dates in October 2018. With respect to Count 1, Jones faces a penalty of 10 years to life imprisonment, up to a $10,000,000 fine, and supervised release of not less than 5 years.
With respect to Counts 2 through 5, Jones faces on each count up to 20 years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and supervised release not less than 3 years.
Brian E. Jordan, 51, of Olney, was indicted in a three-count indictment. Counts 1 and 2 charge Jordan with knowingly and intentionally distributing methamphetamine in Richland County on two dates in October 2018. Count 3 charges that Jordan knowingly and intentionally possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine on October 27, 2018.
With respect to all three counts, Jordan faces on each count up to 20 years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and supervised release not less than 3 years.
Bradley J. Williams, 33, of Olney, was indicted in a three-count indictment. Count 1 charges that Williams knowingly and intentionally possessed with intent to distribute more than 5 grams of methamphetamine on July 2, 2018, in Richland County. Counts 2 and 3 charge that Williams knowingly and intentionally distributed methamphetamine in Richland County on two dates in October 2018.
With respect to Count 1, Williams faces 5 to 40 years in prison, up to a $5,000,000 fine, and supervised release not less than 4 years. With respect to Counts 2 and 3, Williams faces on each count up to 20 years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and supervised release not less than 3 years.
All three indictments were returned on November 6. Jones, Jordan, and Williams all appeared in federal district court today for initial appearances and arraignments. All three are scheduled for separate jury trials in Benton, Illinois, on January 14, 2019.
The investigations of these cases were conducted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.
