Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
A Quincy, Illinois man, Damond Thomas, 31, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine. The sentence was handed down on September 23, 2024, by U.S. District Judge Sue E. Myerscough.
Thomas was indicted in September 2023 and pleaded guilty in May 2024. At the sentencing hearing, Judge Myerscough determined that Thomas was responsible for distributing more than 60 grams of methamphetamine in the Central District of Illinois. Thomas’ criminal history includes two state court convictions in Illinois related to weapons offenses.
The statutory penalties for distributing methamphetamine can include up to 40 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5 million, and a life term of supervised release.
The investigation into Thomas' activities was conducted by the Illinois State Police, the Quincy Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Z. Weir represented the government during prosecution.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative that combines efforts from various levels of law enforcement and community organizations to reduce violent crime and gun violence while enhancing neighborhood safety. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a strategy aimed at reducing violent crime under PSN principles: fostering trust within communities, supporting community-based violence prevention organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.
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