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Tuesday Meth Arrests Highlight Hazards, Trends of Meth Use Locally

On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, as a result of a Task Force 6 (TF6) investigation initiated in DeWitt County and led into Macon County, William E. Mazander, 35, of Maroa, Illinois, and Lori A. Agee, 37, of Clinton, Illinois, were arrested for the offense of Methamphetamine Conspiracy, a Class X felony.  William E. Maznader is incarcerated in the DeWitt County jail on $50,000 / 10 percent bond and Lori A. Agee is incarcerated in the DeWitt County jail on $30,000 / 10 percent bond. If convicted, a Class X felony carries a possible sentence of not less than 6 years and not more than 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

 

Arrest warrants for methamphetamine Conspiracy have been issued for two other suspects.  They are Amanda M. Mazander, 35, of Maroa, Illinois and Rebecca L. Justice, 35, of Decatur, Illinois.  If anyone knows the whereabouts of these suspects, they are asked to contact their local Police Department.

 

DeWitt County Sheriff Jered Shofner indicates TF6 is a multi-agency enforcement unit specializing in narcotics enforcement.  TF6 is composed of officers from the Clinton Police Department, DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office, McLean County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State University Police Department, and the Illinois State Police.

 

 

 

According to Sheriff Shofner, the manufacturing of meth is not only dangerous to the users, but it can also be hazardous to the public.

 

 

Sheriff Shofner also points out the production and use of meth has spiked in recent years after a downturn.

 

 

The public is reminded that charges are merely accusations and criminal defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. 

 

Persons having information regarding illegal drugs are encouraged to contact the TF6 tip line at www.taskforce6.com.

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