Two more defendants tied to a one-time, large scale cocaine operation were sentenced for their roles.

William Ireland, 37, of 118 Remil Drive has been described as a "suspected dealer."

He pleaded guilty to numerous drug charges, including participation in a corrupt organization.

Ireland was sentenced to 4½ years in the county's Intermediate Punishment Program, with the first 9 months on house arrest with electronic monitoring. He also must pay a $300 fine and log 60 hours of community service.

Jason Robison, 25, of 127 Green St., Chicora, has been described as a "street level dealer."

He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess cocaine, and was sentenced to 3 years in the Intermediate Punishment Program, with the first 4 months on house arrest with electronic monitoring.

Additionally, he must pay a $500 fine and serve 60 hours of community service.

The men's arrests were tied to an investigation in 2006 by the state attorney general's office that broke up a large drug operation based in Butler County.

Investigators think the organization was responsible for $200,000 worth of cocaine sales in the county a month.

These men were among about two dozen people charged.

The penalties doled out to other participants of the drug operation who already have been sentenced have ranged from probation to as much as 25 years in prison, depending on the role the person played in the organization.

In these cases, attorneys for both men spoke on their behalf and their potential for rehabilitation.

Ireland's attorney, Patrick Nightingale, said his client's life was saved by this arrest.

Ireland, who overcame an alcohol addiction earlier in life only to develop a heroin addiction, has been in treatment since his arrest.

Nightingale said his client has been clean for a year. He's now working part-time and will attempt to earn two master's degrees, beginning in the fall.

Robison's attorney, Elliot Howisie, said his client has never before been in trouble and likely will never again.

Howisie said Robison is now working two jobs and trying to support his family.

Both men were sentenced by Butler County Judge William Shaffer, who has presided over all of the ring's cases to date.

Alleged ringleader Kenneth DiGiacomo, 43, is among a handful of suspects whose cases are still pending.