4 sentenced on drug, weapons charges in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Four people were sentenced to prison on drug and weapons charges in Jackson County.

Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph A. Cervantez announced Wednesday that multiple people were convicted and sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Robert Remey Martin, 21, of Herrin was convicted of two counts of unlawful use of weapons by a felon. Martin was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Jerrette D. Reed, 33, of Carbondale was convicted of unlawful possession of a stolen firearm. Reed was sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Alex J. Conklin, 20, of Murphysboro was sentenced to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for burglary and 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for arson. Conklin was sentenced to an additional two years for failing to return to the Jackson County jail after a court approved furlough.

Matthew L. Hall, 36, of Murphysboro was convicted of two counts of unlawful use of weapons by a felon. Hall was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.