Stillman man among 29 arrested in drug sale investigation

STATELINE – Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato announces charges against dozens of individuals after a lengthy investigation into drug sales that spanned several counties. The investigation was conducted by members of the Rockford Police Dept. and the Drug Enforcement Agency.

The following is a list of all the individuals arrested and charged in connection to this drug operation:

Regulo E. Rodriguez, 46, charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance

Esaul A. Rivas, 23, charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance

Jerry L. Pearson, 40, charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance

William A Parson, Jr., 44, charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance & Delivery of a Controlled Substance(x3)

Michael R. Powless, 51, charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance(x2) & Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance

Daniel C. Opsahl, 36, charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance(x2)

Torrey L. Swanson, 48, charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance(x2)

Randy L. Livingston, 56, charged with Possession of Cannabis Satvia Plants, Possession with Intent to Deliver Cannabis, Delivery of Cannabis(x2)

Keith R. Livingston, 42, charged with Possession of Cannabis Satvia Plants

Harl R. Hitch, 50, charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance & Possession Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance

Stephen J. Martin, 57, charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance(x2)

Thomas R. Lester, 56, charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance & Possession of a Controlled Substance

Randy J. Stupka, 55, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Thomas A. Greeny, 50, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Douglas R. Hauser, 56, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Tamberlyn J. Keefauver, 48, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Thomas J. Etier, 56, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Samuel C. Castree, 55, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

George M. Torgler, 65, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

John M. Bowler, 48, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Christopher D. Payne, 55, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Thomas J. Hindes, Jr., 54, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Henry A. Torchia, Jr., 51, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Richard R. Deppe, 57, charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance

Randall L. Keller, 61, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Timothy J. Sughroue, 48, charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance

Daniel R. Hauser, 55, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Andrew J. Bowen, 50, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

David R. Johnson, 62, charged with Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy

Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance is an Enhanced Class X Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 9-40 years in the Illinois Dept. of Corrections (truth in sentencing applies maximum fine of $500,000 followed by three years of Mandatory Supervised Release

Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance is a Class X Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 6-30 years in the Illinois Dept. of Corrections followed by three years of Mandatory Supervised Release

Delivery of a Controlled Substance is a Class 1 Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 4-15 years in the Illinois Dept. of Corrections followed by two years of Mandatory Supervised Release.

Possession with Intent to Deliver Cannabis is a Class 2 Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 3-7 years in the Illinois Dept. of Corrections followed by two years of Mandatory Supervised Release.

Possession of Cannabis Satvia Plants is a Class 3 Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 2-5 years in the Illinois Dept. of Corrections followed by a year of Mandatory Supervised Release.

Delivery of Cannabis is a Class 4 Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 1-3 years in the Illinois Dept. of Corrections followed by one year of Mandatory Supervised Release.

Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy is a Class 4 Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 1-3 years in the Illinois Dept. of Corrections followed by one year of Mandatory Supervised Release.

Possession of a Controlled Substance is a Class 4 Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 1-3 years in the Illinois Dept. of Corrections followed by one year of Mandatory Supervised Release.

These charges are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.