Harden Gets Nine Years on Federal Drug Charges

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Published on December 10 2018 5:37 pm
Last Updated on December 10 2018 5:37 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Robert A. Harden, 45, of Calhoun, IL, was sentenced Monday to federal prison on methamphetamine related charges. The charges stem from criminal activity in Richland and Effingham Counties.

Illinois Southern District US Attorney Steven Weinhoeft said Harden was sentenced to nine years' imprisonment and four years’ supervised release following his imprisonment.

Harden had previously pleaded guilty to two counts in a federal indictment. Count 1 charged that from on or about 2016, until on or about August 2017, in Richland County, Harden conspired to knowingly and intentionally distribute more than 5 grams of crystal methamphetamine, commonly referred to as “Ice.” Count 2 charged that on or about January 20, 2017, in Effingham County, Harden knowingly and intentionally possessed with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.

The investigation in this case was conducted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.