Chicago Man Pleads Guilty To Williamson County Drug Conspiracy

On September 24, 2015, David T. Walls, Jr., a/k/a "Gun," 36, of Chicago, IL, pled guilty to a one-count indictment charging conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine and heroin, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced today.

Evidence at the plea hearing established that Walls was involved with others in the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine in Williamson County. Walls and others were transporting the drugs from northern Illinois for distribution. The group oftentimes possessed firearms during their involvement in the drug conspiracy. The offense occurred between 2012 and October 2014. Walls is currently being held without bond pending a December 29, 2015, sentencing date.

The crack cocaine and heroin offense carries a minimum penalty of 10 years, to a maximum penalty of life in federal prison, to be followed by 8 years’ supervised release, and a fine of $8,000,000.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement. The Drug Enforcement Administration and Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office assisted in the investigation.

The case is assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Amanda A. Robertson for prosecution.