WILLIAMSON COUNTY — A Johnston City man has been sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine.

U.S. Attorney Steven Weinhoeft said Wednesday that 41-year-old Timothy S. “Timmy” Smith pleaded guilty to a one count indictment earlier this year.

Evidence at the plea and sentencing hearings established that from January to September, 2018, Smith was involved with numerous others in the distribution of methamphetamine in Williamson and Franklin counties.

At sentencing, the judge found Smith responsible for distributing 2 kilograms of ice, which is methamphetamine with a purity level of at least 80%. Because of Smith’s extensive criminal history, he was classified as a career offender.

Smith’s sentence includes four years of supervised release.

The investigation was conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group. The Herrin Police Department, Johnston City Police Department and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the investigation.