Drug House Search Warrant Executed – Rural Williamson County

Williamson County, Illinois – On March 5, 2026, at approximately 1736 hours, Deputies with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office executed a court authorized search warrant at a residence located in the 9100 block of Maneese Lane in rural Williamson County.

The residence and its occupants were the focus of an extensive investigation conducted by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit into the distribution and delivery of Methamphetamine within Williamson County.

The investigation began in January 2026 after Deputies received intelligence indicating that Christina D. Shadowens was distributing large quantities of Methamphetamine from the residence. Deputies conducted periodic surveillance throughout February and March which confirmed significant short-term traffic consistent with narcotics trafficking.  During the investigation, Deputies conducted traffic stops related to the residence and recovered Methamphetamine, Drug Paraphernalia, Packaging Materials, and other evidence consistent with Methamphetamine distribution.

During the course of the investigation Deputies assigned to the WCSO Narcotics Unit conducted the controlled purchase of a quarter ounce of Methamphetamine from Shadowens at her residence.

At 1715 hours, Deputies conducting surveillance of Shadowens’ vehicle while parked at her place of employment, observed her exit the building and approach a red SUV in the parking lot.  Deputies observed a hand to hand transaction consistent with the sale of illegal narcotics.  (The red SUV entered the parking lot, did not pick up any passengers or have any persons exit the vehicle, and left after speaking to Shadowens.) Shadowens then entered her vehicle and left the business lot.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Shadowens near the intersection of Civic Circle Boulevard and Sinclair Drive after she departed her place of employment.

Shadowens was taken into custody and transported to the Williamson County Jail where multiple bags of Methamphetamine were recovered from her person.

Deputies subsequently executed the search warrant at the Maneese Lane residence where additional evidence related to the use and distribution of narcotics was located and seized, including Methamphetamine, Digital Scales containing Methamphetamine residue, Packaging Materials, Drug Paraphernalia, and Ammunition.

Deputies recovered 84.76 grams of Methamphetamine

As a result of the investigation, Christina D. Shadowens was cited for the following offenses:
Delivery of Methamphetamine (Class X Felony)
Possession of Methamphetamine (Class 1 Felony)
Possession of Ammunition by Felon (Class 2 Felony)
Possession of Controlled Substance (Class 4 Felony)
Obstructing Justice (Class 4 Felony)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor)
Possession of Ammunition without FOID (Class A Misdemeanor)
Possession of Adult Use Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle
(Class A Misdemeanor)

Shadowens was transported to and remanded into the custody of the Williamson County Jail.

As a result of investigative efforts in this case, along with intelligence gathered from other ongoing narcotics investigations, Jeremiah L. Sadler was indicted by a Williamson County Grand Jury on Thursday, March 5, 2026, on the following charges:

Methamphetamine Conspiracy
(Class X Felony)

Delivery of Methamphetamine
(Class X Felony)

Possession of Methamphetamine
(Class 1 Felony)

Possession of Methamphetamine
(Class 3 Felony)

Arrest warrants have been issued for Sadler and authorities are actively attempting to locate and apprehend him.

“This investigation is another example of the relentless work being done by the men and women of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and our Drug Enforcement Unit to identify and dismantle narcotics distribution networks operating in our communities,” stated Sheriff Jeff Diederich. “Illegal drug trafficking destroys lives and neighborhoods. We will continue to aggressively pursue those responsible and hold them accountable.”

If you have any information concerning this or any other investigation, please contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at 618.997.6541 or “Submit A Tip” on the Williamson County Sheriff’s App.

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