Madison County Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charges

Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that James L. Wagner, 49, of Madison County, Illinois, pled guilty to knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. At sentencing, Wagner faces a minimum penalty of 10 years in federal prison and a maximum penalty of life in prison, a $10 million fine, not less than 5 years’ supervised release, and a special assessment of $100.00.

Information leading to the charge against Wagner was obtaining in an investigation conducted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southern Illinois. This case is being handled by Special Assistant United States Attorney Vanessa T. Lu.