Galaxy
05-19-2009, 04:23 PM
Sheriff -- yes, a sheriff -- accused of selling marijuana
Associated Press
Originally published 08:28 a.m., May 19, 2009
Updated 08:28 a.m., May 19, 2009
SHAWNEETOWN, Ill. -- Federal prosecutors are accusing the longtime sheriff of a county in southeastern Illinois of selling marijuana -- often while on duty.
Gallatin County Sheriff Raymond Martin was arrested Monday and appeared in court on three counts of distributing marijuana and two counts of carrying a firearm while trafficking drugs.
Martin has been sheriff of Gallatin County since 1990.
The complaint accuses the 46-year-old sheriff of distributing more than 1,100 grams -- more than two pounds -- of marijuana between April 27 and May 11.
A woman who answered Martin's home phone today said the sheriff had no comment.
A judge appointed a federal public defender for Martin. A detention hearing is set for Wednesday.
Associated Press
Originally published 08:28 a.m., May 19, 2009
Updated 08:28 a.m., May 19, 2009
SHAWNEETOWN, Ill. -- Federal prosecutors are accusing the longtime sheriff of a county in southeastern Illinois of selling marijuana -- often while on duty.
Gallatin County Sheriff Raymond Martin was arrested Monday and appeared in court on three counts of distributing marijuana and two counts of carrying a firearm while trafficking drugs.
Martin has been sheriff of Gallatin County since 1990.
The complaint accuses the 46-year-old sheriff of distributing more than 1,100 grams -- more than two pounds -- of marijuana between April 27 and May 11.
A woman who answered Martin's home phone today said the sheriff had no comment.
A judge appointed a federal public defender for Martin. A detention hearing is set for Wednesday.