In Iroquois County Circuit Court -- 32-year-old Kristin Kirby of Watseka was sentenced to four years in prison after her guilty plea to Possession of Methamphetamine - with intent to deliver.  Judge Michael Sabol handed down the sentence (January 16). Watseka Police investigated the case after it was determined Kirby made the sale to a third party.  The investigation also led to a search warrant at Kirby's home where additional controlled substances, including meth, were discovered with evidence that she intended to sell the substances.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant State's Attorney Jennifer Mansberger.

                   Ford County Meth Case sends defendant to prison for 20 years

In Ford County -- Judge Mathew Fitton imposed a 20-year prison term on a former Loda resident for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine.  64-year-old Allen Burgin of Urbana was part of a "major drug distribution ring" in the Gibson City area, according to prosecutors.  Burgin pleaded guilty as his trial was set to begin in Paxton.  The Class X felony requires Burgin to serve a minimum of 50% of his sentence.  He also gets credit for 352 days served in the County Jail.

Burgin was among four defendants facing meth charges from early 2025 in a controlled-buy case at a Gibson City park.  A co-defendant, 58-year-old Angela Rutledge of Roberts, also pleased guilty.  She received an 11-year-old prison term last month.

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