Spring Valley man sentenced to 9 years for heroin possession

Donald L. Lusietto, 37, of Spring Valley, was sentenced June 21 to nine years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for a Class X felony of unlawful possession with the intent to deliver heroin.

The charges stemmed from events that occurred on March 24, where members of the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team executed a search warrant at Lusietto’s residence. Lusietto was present at the time of the search.

During the search, a substance was discovered that was confirmed to contain heroin and weigh 15 grams or more. There also was evidence Lusietto intended to deliver the heroin.

The case was heard by Judge Geno Caffarini and presented by Bureau County State’s Attorney Thomas Briddick. Lusietto was represented by Public Defender Eric May.