Zion, Illinois Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison

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SOUTH BEND – Andre Neal, 44 years old, of Zion, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to interstate travel in aid of racketeering, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

Neal was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release. 

According to documents in the case, on July 23, 2020, Neal transported cocaine in interstate commerce in addition to over $100,000.00 cash from drug distribution activities.  Neal has two prior felony convictions.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with the assistance of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Domestic Highway Enforcement Group (DHE) and the Hobart Police Department.  This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Frank E. Schaffer.


 

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