WILLIAMSON COUNTY — A Paducah, Kentucky man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft announced Wednesday that 35-year-old Ronald R. Springfield committed the offense on April 30, 2019 in Williamson County.

Springfield made his initial appearance in federal court Tuesday and pleaded not guilty. He was ordered held without bond pending a detention hearing Friday.

The charged offense carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison, three years supervised release and a $1 million fine.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group. The Energy Police Department assisted in the investigation.