A Quincy man has been found guilty of meth distribution following a three-day federal trial. Phillip C. Mayfield, 35, was convicted of selling more than 50 grams of the illegal substance, a verdict that came down from the jury on Firday, June 21, 2024. Sentencing for Mayfield is up in the air until October 29, 2024, with the U.S. Courthouse in Springfield, Illinois slated as the venue.

The evidence brought forth during the trial against Mayfield was enough for the jury to conclude that he did indeed sell methamphetamine to a confidential informant on two separate occasions in Quincy. The first sale occurred in February 2023 in a grocery store parking lot, and the second in an apartment parking lot the following month. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office, as of now, Mayfield is housed with the United States Marshals Service, where he has been since his June 20, 2023, arrest.

The stakes are high for Mayfield as he faces a minimum sentence of 10 years and could potentially receive up to life in prison. Additional penalties upon sentencing may include up to a $10,000,000 fine and a hefty term of supervised release ranging from 5 years to life. A nominal $100 special assessment is also on the table. These statutory penalties reflect the serious nature of his conviction for the distribution of a significant amount of methamphetamine.

Illinois State Police West Central Illinois Task Force spearheaded the investigation leading up to Mayfield's conviction with crucial support coming from the Drug Enforcement Administration Springfield Resident Office. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarah E. Seberger and Matthew Z. Weir were key in representing the government throughout the trial proceedings, working to ensure a smooth process leading to securing the conviction.