According to the indictment, George Rothermich purchased more than 13 grams of pseudoephedrine between June 3, 2006 and March 27, 2009. It was further part of the conspiracy that Anthony Seamon purchased more than 38 grams of pseudoephedrine between August 10, 2007 and December 4, 2008; and Roy Rothermich purchased more than 103 grams of pseudoephedrine between February 19, 2007 and May 26, 2009. The indictment alleges that during these dates the defendants were involved in a conspiracy to possess and manufacture methamphetamine in Franklin County.
George Henry Rothermich, 35, Beaufort, MO, was indicted by a federal grand jury on December 30, 2009 on one felony count of conspiracy to possess pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine, one felony count of manufacturing 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine and one felony count of possession of pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine.
Anthony Wayne Seamon, 32, Beaufort, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one felony count of conspiracy to possess pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine and one felony count of possession of pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine.
Roy William Rothermich, 32, Beaufort, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one felony count of conspiracy to possess pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine and one felony count of possession of pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine.
All three defendants appeared in federal court.
If convicted, manufacturing 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine carries a penalty range of five to 40 years in prison and/or fines up to $2,000,000. Each of the other counts carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000.
This case was investigated by the Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Group. Special Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Winfield, is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The charges set forth in and indictment are merely accusations, and each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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