Fairbury Woman Charged with Felony Drug Possession

Laura L Hull, age 45, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.

Hull is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a class 4 felony punishable by up to two years in prison, nine to 12 months of post-release supervision and a $10,000 fine. She is also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction that carries a $100 fine.

There is no affidavit on file, so few details are available in the court file.
The defendant requested court-appointed counsel and Public Defender Scott Gropp was assigned to represent her.

Another hearing is scheduled for May 4, 2026.

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