Former Adams County Coroner Jim Keller was investigated in 2018 for the unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and official misconduct . Following a citizen complaint and an Illinois State Police search of his Quincy home, he resigned and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of possession of a controlled substance. [ 1 , 2 ] Investigation and Criminal Case Details The Allegations: In June 2018, a special prosecutor was appointed after a citizen filed a complaint against Keller. An Illinois State Police search of his Quincy residence uncovered hydrocodone pills that he did not have a valid prescription for. The Charges: Keller was initially investigated for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and official misconduct (a Class 3 felony). Prosecutors stated that he had not been selling or using the drugs, but had improperly accumulated and failed to account for medications he collected while in office. The Outcome: In April 2019, Keller agreed to a plea deal, pleading guilty...