A 41-year-old Beloit man will spend the next eight-and-a-half years in federal prison after being sentenced this week on a charge of conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Kelvin Haley used multiple homes in the Beloit area to sell and store cocaine between July of 2021 and August of 2023.

Haley had previously been convicted and sentenced by Judge Conley for drug trafficking.  At sentencing this week Judge Conley expressed disappointment that Haley returned to drug trafficking after his release from prison, despite having legitimate employment options.

Haley’s prison sentence will be followed by 10 years of supervised release.