Richland County Woman Sentenced On Methamphetamine Related Charges

A Richland County woman was sentenced on December 5, 2013, to federal prison on methamphetamine related charges, Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.

Carol R. Wille, 32, of Noble IL, was sentenced to 96 months in prison, three years supervised release following her imprisonment, and fined $100. Wille had previously pleaded guilty to a one count federal indictment. Count 1 charged that from January 10, 2010, to on or about June 1, 2012, in Richland and Clay Counties, Wille did knowingly and intentionally possess Pseudoephedrine pills, knowing and having reasonable cause to believe that they would be used to manufacture methamphetamine.

The investigation in this case was conducted by the Flora Police Department, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.

The case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney George Norwood.