FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 10, 2008

State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Washington County Court, of Mark Douglas Stricklen, on a charge of Trafficking in Methamphetamine, more than 14 grams.

A one male, five females jury deliberated about two hours Wednesday night before finding Stricklen, WM, DOB: 3-18-1967, Caryville, guilty in the February 3, 2007, incident.

Sentencing is set for February 12. Stricklen faces a maximum of 30 years in prison, with a minimum three years and $50,000.00 fine.

This was the second trafficking conviction in as many nights in Washington County.