Kentucky Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug, Gun Crimes in Massac County

Massac County, IL, traffic stop sends Salem, KY, man to federal prison

A U.S. district judge in southern Illinois sentenced a west Kentucky man to 15 years in federal prison for possessing more than 150 grams of methamphetamine and a firearm as a felon, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.

Kentucky man sentenced to federal prison for drug, gun crimes in Massac County

BENTON — A Southern Illinois district judge sentenced a Kentucky man to 15 years in federal prison for possessing more than 150 grams of meth and a firearm as a felon.

Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes in Massac County

BENTON – A Southern Illinois District judge sentenced a Kentucky man to 15 years in federal prison for possessing more than 150 grams of meth and a firearm as a felon.James W. Towery, 45, of Salem, Kentucky, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute meth and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.“Armed drug dealers belong in federal prison,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. “Southern Illinois communities …