Olney Man Sentenced to More than 22 Years for Drugs

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Published on January 30 2019 4:27 pm
Last Updated on January 30 2019 4:27 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Olney resident Justin Mason has been sentenced to 262 months in federal prison on methamphetamine-related charges, according to Steven D. Weinhoeft, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.

The 35-year-old Mason previously pleaded guilty to a one-count federal indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (Ice) or 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. The conspiracy occurred between August 2017 and March 2018, in Richland County and elsewhere.

Two other Olney residents were also indicted with Mason. Brianna N. Bare, 26, and Harvey L. Ireland, 35, have both pleaded guilty to their role in the charged conspiracy. Bare also pleaded guilty to two counts of meth distribution and was sentenced on December 27 to 87 months imprisonment. Ireland is scheduled to be sentenced on February 13.

The investigation in this case was conducted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.