Shane Hans, 45, of Vandalia, Illinois, pled guilty in federal court on

Thursday, July 21, 2022, to one count of distribution of methamphetamine, one count of possession

with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and one count of felon in possession of a firearm. As

part of his guilty plea, Hans acknowledged that on May 14, 2021, he possessed, with intent to

distribute, approximately 15 grams of methamphetamine that was recovered by law enforcement

officials from his residence in Vandalia, Illinois.  Hans also acknowledged he possessed a firearm

recovered from his residence on that date, while knowing he was a convicted felon.  Hans further

acknowledged on July 24, 2021, he knowingly distributed approximately 14 grams of methamphetamine

from his residence in Vandalia.  Hans is scheduled to be sentenced on November 17, 2022.  Hans

faces a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment.

U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe thanks the Federal Bureau of Investigation-Springfield Field

Office and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office for their work in investigating the case and notes

that, “this kind of cooperative effort between federal and local law enforcement agencies is

essential to making our communities safer.”

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel T. Kapsak.

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