A Hamilton County man is headed to prison after taking a plea deal in court. Hamilton County States Attorney Justin Hood says 44-year-old Harland “J.R.” Hammond will spend the next 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a Class 2 felony of Unlawful Use of Property charge related to methamphetamine. A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a wrecked vehicle driven by Hammond back on June 27th. He was arrested at that time and is currently behind bars in the White County Jail. Harland is also subject to a fine. The Possession of Meth charge as well as Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Improper Lane Usage charges were dropped as per the plea agreement.
Ethan Grobb
August 18, 2023 at 2:54 pmMethamphetamine is a destruction to the lives in our community. Almost 4 years clean from the substance. I wouldn’t wish this addiction upon anyone.