•  
  • Amazing-still Hem
  • All-Freightfree
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap

Men arrested for operating illegal still in Pittsylvania County to be sentenced

Two men arrested in December in connection with the operation of an illegal still in Callands have pleaded guilty and will face sentencing in Pittsylvania County Circuit Court.

Ricky Lynn Easley, 55, and Daniel Ray Matthews, 37, both of Callands, were arrested in the 6400 block of Sago Road by special agents with the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and by Pittsylvania County sheriff’s deputies on Dec. 7, 2011.

Agents apprehended the men where the whiskey was being manufactured, according to the Virginia ABC.

Agents seized six 800-gallon illegal stills, three copper still caps, two condensers, 1,600 pounds of sugar, 200 pounds of barley, 12 pounds of yeast, 288 plastic gallon jugs and a large number of caps.

Easley pleaded guilty on April 9 to illegal manufacture of alcohol, possession of distilling apparatus and possession/transportation of illegal alcohol. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. May 21 in Pittsylvania County Circuit Court.

Matthews pleaded guilty Monday to illegal manufacture of alcohol and possession of distilling apparatus. A charge of possession/transportation of alcohol was dismissed. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., June 11 in Pittsylvania County Circuit Court.

The manufacture of illegal whiskey is punishable by up to 5 years in prison, or 12 months in prison and a $2,500 fine.

Possession of illegal whiskey and possession of distilling apparatus are each punishable by up to 12 months in prison and/or a $2,500 fine.


Share This Post

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google Plus
  • Pinterest

About

Related Posts

Menu

  • What is TheDomainSnooper from thedomainsnooper.com?
  • Prosper Profit Review From A member since 4 Years
  • A Comprehensive Review of IVW-videomaker
  • Why look for absolutely free label makers
  • How to choose totally free label maker software programs
  • Most recent form of marketing, custom label bottled water
  • Culligan drinking water filters are designed to eliminate most contaminants from the water and make it more safe for use
  • Counter top water filter effectively removes most impurities from tap water
  • Countertop drinking water filters can be easily mounted at the point of use to ensure pure and clear drinking water
  • Carbonated water eases the discomforts of indigestion
  • Carbonated drinks are created whenever (CO2) carbon dioxide is blended inside drinking water
  • Brita drinking water filter cartridges
  • Brita drinking water filter and pitchers
  • Bottled water dispensers for both warm as well as cold water
  • Bottled water cool covers
  • Big Berkey water filter an economical choice for thoroughly clean, pure drinking water
  • Just what is the best bottle drinking water? Certainly this article will show you how difficult it is to name the “best”
  • Berkey water purifiers work well at any time and anywhere even during hostile environments
  • Aqua pure drinking water filtration
  • Know your own alcohol beverage before sipping upon it
  • Amazing-still Hem
  • All-Freightfree
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap

Powered by amazing-still.com