United States of America v. Delon Echols

East St. Louis, Missouri criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with sending MDMA through the mail with the intent to distribute the drug.



Delon Echols, age 31, of Bellevile, Illinois utilized the Dark Web to order MDMA from the Netherlands. Echols shipped the drugs through the U.S. Postal service to an unwitting individual in Mascoutah, Illinois. In August of 2019, the individual learned about the package containing narcotics and immediately went to the Mascoutah Police Department. Police discovered that 911.5 grams of MDMA was concealed in vacuum sealed bags inside whey protein jugs to avoid

detection. At trial, the individual discussed how Echol's actions put both her and her family at

risk.



"This case serves as a great example of how a concerned member of the public working with law

enforcement can help make our communities safer,” said United States Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe.

"I join with our law enforcement partners in thanking her for her courage in coming forward. This

case also demonstrates yet another way in which drug trafficking is not a victimless crime.”



Sentencing has been scheduled for January 10, 2023, in front of United States District Judge

Stephen P. McGlynn. Attempted Possession with Intent to Distribute is punishable up to 20 years in prison.



The Drug Enforcement Administration, Mascoutah Police Department, and United States Postal

Inspection Service conducted the investigation.



The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Karelia S. Rajagopal and Kimberly S. Arshi.



21:841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(C), 846 - Attempt Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance: MDMA

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09/29/2022 56 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Stephen P. McGlynn: Jury Trial Day 3 as to Delon Echols held on 9/29/2022. Guilty verdict entered. Sentencing set for 1/10/2023 at 10:30 AM in East St. Louis Courthouse before Judge Stephen P. McGlynn. (Court Reporter Hannah Jagler.) (jsm2) (Entered: 09/29/2022)

09/29/2022 57 Jury Instructions given as to Delon Echols. (jsm2) (Entered: 09/29/2022)

09/29/2022 58 EXHIBIT LIST by Delon Echols. (jsm2) (Entered: 09/29/2022)

09/29/2022 59 JURY VERDICT as to Delon Echols (1) Guilty on Count 1. (jsm2) (Entered: 09/29/2022)

09/29/2022 61 STIPULATION for Release of Exhibits. (jsm2) (Entered: 09/29/2022)

09/29/2022 62 ORDER FOR PRESENTENCE PROCEDURE as to Delon Echols. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 9/29/2022. (jsm2) (Entered: 09/29/2022)

09/29/2022 63 ORDER for Jury Meals as to Delon Echols. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 9/28/2022. (jsm2) (Entered: 09/29/2022)

09/29/2022 64 ORDER for Jury Meals as to Delon Echols. Signed by Judge Stephen P. McGlynn on 9/29/2022. (jsm2)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 09/29/2022)