Man sentenced on meth charge

Union County State's Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds reported that Freddy L. Morse Jr., 40, of 120 Casey St. in Anna has been sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Morse was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful participation in methamphetamine production, a Class X felony.

Morse was arrested on July 9 at the Casey Street residence following an investigation by the Union County Sheriff's Office.