CLAY COUNTY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Clay County State’s Attorney announced Friday that, related to a months-long investigation, an arrest was recently made in connection with the possession and delivery of “large amounts” of methamphetamine in Clay County, Ill.
According to a new release from Attorney Andrew Koester, on Jan. 27 Roger W. McCarty, 58, of Farina, Ill., was taken into custody on multiple methamphetamine and weapons related charges. An arrest warrant for delivery of methamphetamine was served on McCarty at his residence on the same day.
After McCarty was taken into custody, officials said law enforcement obtained a search warrant of his residence and seized what is believed to be over 800 grams of methamphetamine, large amounts of other
suspected illegal drugs, a firearm, cash, scales and drug paraphernalia.
As a result, McCarty has been charged with:
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Between 400-900 Grams of Methamphetamine, a Class X Felony
- Armed Violence, a Class X Felony
- Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a Class 2 Felony
Additional charges may be forthcoming, according to the release.
