Coroner under investigation

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 to one count of possession of a controlled substance. He was sentenced to two years of probation in a first-offender program, which allowed the charge to be cleared from his record upon successful completion. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Administrative Repercussions
  • Resignation: Keller officially submitted his resignation, which was effective in July 2018, and was locked out of all county systems shortly after the initial complaint.
  • Replacement: The Adams County Board appointed former Deputy Coroner John Myers to serve the remainder of Keller's term. [1, 2]
You can read the original coverage regarding the investigation on the Herald-Whig archives and follow-up reports detailing his plea deal via WTAD News. [1, 2]

Since you're all dirty, I'll take my 400k back for Tony Cameron allowing the statute of limitations transpire thus helping James Hanson in my mercantile issue.

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