Four Illinois Men Sentenced in Quad Cities Drug Trafficking Case

Four Illinois men have been handed significant federal prison sentences for operating a multi-state drug trafficking ring that pumped large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl into the Quad Cities region between 2023 and 2024.

The trafficking organization was responsible for distributing over 15 pounds of methamphetamine and two ounces of fentanyl-laced heroin before law enforcement intervened.

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Machine Guns, Fentanyl, and Unlawful Firearms

During the course of the investigation, law enforcement uncovered not only substantial narcotics stashes but also dangerous illegal weaponry, including a fully automatic firearm.

Among those sentenced was 25-year-old Matayo A. Harland Young of Oak Lawn, Illinois, who received a 10-year prison sentence alongside an eight-year term of supervised release. Young’s convictions included conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, carrying a firearm during a drug crime, and illegal possession of a machine gun.

Because Young was already on federal supervised release at the time of these offenses, his prior release was revoked, adding an additional one-year prison term to be served consecutively after his 10-year sentence.

Ringleader Receives Decades Behind Bars

While multiple members faced stiff penalties, 33-year-old Terrance D. “Rel” / “Grump” Harris of the Quad Cities received the heaviest punishment of the group.

Harris was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. He entered guilty pleas to charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Local and Regional Associates Sentenced

The remaining co-defendants also received prison terms for their involvement in moving narcotics across the regional supply chain:

Gregory L. “Pooh / Junior” Carter Jr., 35, of the Quad Cities: Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to eight years in prison followed by five years of supervised release.

Darius D. “Splat / Ghost” Brown, 22, of Chicago: Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of a heroin mixture. He received a five-year prison sentence followed by four years of supervised release.

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