BENTON — A Carbondale man made his initial appearance in federal court Thursday to face charges of conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine.

Court records show that 37-year-old Kevin W. “Dink” Page was charged in a one-count indictment returned on Aug. 7 by a federal grand jury sitting in Benton.

The indictment alleges that the offense happened in Williamson County between April 2017 and July 2018. Page is in federal custody and will be detained without bond pending trial, which is currently set for Oct. 15, 2018.

If convicted, Page faces a sentence of 5 to 40 years in prison, no more than four years of supervised release, and a maximum fine of $5 million.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Marion Police Department and Herrin Police Department also assisted in the investigation.