Lawrence County States Attorney Brady Waldrop reports that two local residents were given prison terms after making appearances in court in September.
38-year-old Alta Long of Lawrenceville was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a Class 3 Illinois Felony. She was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to be followed by 6 months of mandatory supervised release.
37-year-old Jarvis Green of Lawrenceville was also charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon. He was the recipient of 3 1/2 years in the IDOC with 6 months of mandatory supervised release to follow his release.
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