UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI

MICHAEL W. REAP
Acting United States Attorney

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October 23, 2009
For Immediate Release

JEFFERSON COUNTY MAN SENTENCED ON FEDERAL METH CHARGES

St. Louis, MO: Ron F. Peterein was sentenced to 27 months in prison on federal methamphetamine charges, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

RON F. PETEREIN of Festus, Missouri, pleaded guilty on August 7, 2009, to one felony count of possession of pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine between April 22 and 23, 2007.  He appeared today for sentencing before United States District Judge Rodney W. Sippel.

Reap commended the work performed on the case by the Jefferson Municipal Enforcement Group and Special Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Winfield, who is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.