Adam R. Walker, 34, of Herrin, Illinois, has been charged by indictment with unlawfully possessing
over 50 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Steven
D. Weinhoeft, announced today. The indictment alleges that the offense occurred on May 1, 2019, in
Williamson County.
An indictment is a formal charge against a defendant. Under the law, a defendant is presumed to be
innocent of a charge until proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt to the satisfaction of a jury.
Earlier today, Walker made his initial appearance in federal district court and pleaded not guilty.
He was ordered held without bond pending a Sept. 16, 2019 jury trial. If convicted of the
offense, Walker faces a maximum possible penalty of 5-40 years imprisonment, 4 years supervised
release, and a $5 million fine.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Marion Police Department.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
