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Etchison sentenced to 3 years

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[November 23, 2013]  Homer Etchison was sentenced on Oct. 29 to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for unlawful possession of a controlled substance. The following news release on the sentencing is provided by Logan County State's Attorney Jonathan C. Wright.

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Prison Sentence for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

On October 29, 2013, Homer Etchison was sentenced pursuant to a fully negotiated plea agreement to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the offense of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. On August 15, 2013, Logan County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Anderson made a traffic stop on a vehicle in which Homer Etchison was a passenger. Deputy Anderson attempted to conduct a search of Homer Etchison but Mr. Etchison gave flight. Deputy Anderson, along with other officers that arrived on scene, apprehended Mr. Etchison. Deputy Anderson searched the line of travel for Mr. Etchison and discovered a small piece of tin foil. The tin foil was seized and tested positive for the presence of heroin.

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"Possession of any amount of illegal drugs is a serious offense," stated Wright. "In addition to the underlying offense, Mr. Etchison has five prior felony convictions. The offense and his prior criminal history resulted in an agreed sentence to prison," added Wright. "A police officer never knows how a routine traffic stop will unfold. Deputy Anderson, and all law enforcement for that matter, are to be thanked and appreciated for their diligent efforts every day that put them in harm's way."

Jonathan C. Wright
Logan County State's Attorney

[Text from file received from Logan County State's Attorney Jonathan C. Wright]

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