June Trial Dates for Local Men Facing Federal Drug Charges

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Published on April 11 2016 2:59 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

June trial dates have been set for two local men facing federal drug charges.

52-year-old Anithalee Alex of Teutopolis and 38-year-old Adam Watkins of Effingham were in court Monday morning in US District Court in Benton for their detention hearings. Each was given a June 6 trial date.

Alex is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine as well as distribution of meth. Watkins is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, as well as a count of maintaining a meth house.

During the Monday court appearance, Watkins was released on his own recognizance while Alex was ordered detained for trial without bond.