Erica Sandusky
There’s been another turn in a methamphetamine case in Mercer County Circuit Court. 26 year old Erica Sandusky of Matherville was set for a plea this morning, but agreement could not be reached between her attorney—John Steckel and Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee so the case has now been moved to August 14th. Sandusky is facing Class X and Class 1 felony counts stemming from a 2015 arrest. Authorities continue to seek the whereabouts of Sandusky’s co-defendant—23 year old Charles Peacock of Milan. A $100,000 arrest warrant has been issued for him for a probation violation.
Meanwhile, Sandusky’s attorney—John Steckel is awaiting trial in Rock Island County on Class 1 and Class 4 felony controlled substance charges, accusing him of representing a client in exchange for Adderall. He’s scheduled to appear in court on those charges this Thursday.