According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police, Richard A.P. Gharrett, 32, of Clinton, Illinois has been arrested and charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials, a class 2 felony. The arrest occurred Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in Clinton as a result of a Task Force 6 (TF6) investiagion.
Gharrett is currently being held in the De Witt County Jail pending a bond hearing. If convicted, he could face a range from probation to up to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. No other information is being released at this time.
ISP and Task Fore 6 reminds the public that charges are merely accusations and criminal defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. They also encourage anyone who has information reguarding illegal drugs to contact the TF6 tip line at www.taskforce6.com.
