On February 9, 2016, three southern Illinois residents pled guilty to a crack cocaine offense, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, James L. Porter, announced today.
Keenon J. Farr, a/k/a "Keeno," 32, and Roderick L. McClain, a/k/a "Big Bama," 30, both of Carbondale, and Tommy T. Langston, a/k/a "G," 38, of Herrin, pled guilty to a one-count superseding indictment, charging conspiracy to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine. The indictment alleges that the offense occurred between October 2014 and July 2015, in Williamson and Jackson Counties. Evidence at the plea hearings established that Farr, McClain, and Langston were involved with each other and others in the distribution of crack cocaine. During the investigation, the three co-defendants sold crack cocaine to confidential sources working for law enforcement. Farr, McClain, and Langston are being held without bond pending June 2016 sentencing hearings.
Farr and Langston are facing penalties of 10 years to life imprisonment, to be followed by 8 years’ supervised release, and a fine of up to $8,000,000. McClain is facing a penalty of 5-40 years’ imprisonment, to be followed by 3 years’ supervised release, and a fine of up to $5,000,000.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, Drug Enforcement Administration, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, and Carbondale Police Department. The Williamson and Jackson County States Attorney’s Offices also assisted in the investigation.
The case is assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Amanda A. Robertson for prosecution.