Marion man arrested on multiple drug charges

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — A Marion man has been arrested on multiple charges related to the sale and possession of controlled substances.

Eric W. Gillihan, 46, was taken into custody April 17 without incident during a warrant service in the 2600 block of Michael Lane.

The arrest stemmed from an undercover investigation launched in January by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies made multiple controlled purchases of narcotics from Gillihan at his residence.

Gillihan was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a class 4 felony, and cited for delivery of a controlled substance, also a class 4 felony. He was also wanted on outstanding warrants for delivery of a controlled substance and criminal trespass to a vehicle.

Gillihan was transported to the Williamson County Jail.

“The undercover investigations remove drugs from our community and hold those who commit criminal activity accountable,” said Sheriff Jeff Diederich.

Anyone with information about this or other investigations can contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at 618-997-6541 or submit a tip through the sheriff’s app.