From the State’s Attorney:
PHILIP JOHN DAWSON SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
On October 29, 2024, Philip John Dawson, a 37-year-old male from Crystal Lake, Illinois, was sentenced to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, a Class 1 felony. Dawson pled guilty to the charge in front of the Honorable Judge Mark R. Gerhardt.
A McHenry County Sheriff’s Department deputy observed Dawson, who had a pending warrant for his arrest, in a parking lot and made contact to effectuate the arrest.
At the time of the arrest, Dawson was clutching a cigarette pack that, when searched, contained small knotted bags, holding a white powdery substance.
The substance was confirmed to be 8.1 grams of cocaine.
Dawson was subsequently charged with this offense.
McHenry County State’s Attorney, Patrick D. Kenneally, recognizes the hard work and detailed investigation of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department. Their thorough investigation led to a successful prosecution, thanks to the hard work of McHenry County Assistant State’s Attorney Fara Momen. The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office remains committed to protecting the community from illicit drugs.
