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Illinois man and woman face drug charges

A man and a women were arrested on drug charges in January 2018 in the course of a traffic stop conducted by local police, with the involvement of the East Central Illinois Drug Task Force. The two were taken into custody near the intersection of Fourth Street and Adams Avenue. The police stated that a K-9 drug detecting dog gave an alert about the car, giving them a basis to begin a search of the...

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Police seize several pounds of marijuana from home

On Jan. 19, a 32-year-old Illinois man was arrested for allegedly dealing drugs after police executed a search warrant at his Arlington Heights home. He has been charged with felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison. According to authorities, police found nearly 14 pounds of marijuana in the defendant’s residence, including a 13-pound brick and 454 grams divided into prepackaged containers....

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Man stopped with cocaine, marijuana in car

A 40-year-old Illinois man was taken into custody on Jan. 5 after police pulled him over for driving in a lane reserved for parked cars. The stop occurred in the 3300 block of Harlem in Riverside around 1 p.m. The man told the officer he did not have a driver’s license, and when his identification was checked, it was discovered that he had four prior convictions for DUI and that his license had been revoked....

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Police looking to add portable drug testing for drivers

Illinois residents should be aware that some authorities in the state intend to test out new methods to determine if drivers have taken drugs. For example, officers in Carol Stream will begin using mouth swabs to test for a variety of drugs, including cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine and marijuana. If the process works, officers will have portable drug testing tools to help take impaired drivers off the road. The test uses a cheek swab to give...

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Man sentenced to 106 months in jail for drug trafficking

A Chicago man was sentenced to 106 months in prison on Dec. 6 after he was convicted on drug-related charges. The 56-year-old man was taken into custody in December 2016 following an investigation into an alleged drug trafficking operation. On Sept. 23, 2016, authorities intercepted text messages that allegedly showed the man agreeing to buy $450 worth of drugs. On that day, authorities saw the man go to a person’s residence, located in the 4900...

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Actress Rose McGowan to fight drug charges

Illinois movie fans may be interested to learn that Rose McGowan says she intends to fight a drug possession charge leveled against her in Virginia. The actress turned herself in to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police on Nov. 14, and she was scheduled to be arraigned on Nov. 16. According to authorities, officers discovered cocaine in a wallet McGowan left on a flight that landed at Virginia’s Washington Dulles International Airport on Jan. 20....

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Brothers charged with drug possession, distribution

Two Illinois brothers were taken into custody for alleged drug crimes on Oct. 10, according to local authorities. The incident took place in Buffalo Grove. Buffalo Grove police were reportedly tipped off to alleged drug activity taking place on the 400 block of Gregg Lane by area residents. The allegations included claims of drug handoffs and heavy vehicle traffic. Following an investigation, police executed a search warrant on the property of the two brothers, ages...

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Elements of a possession with intent to distribute charge

For some Illinois residents, understanding what a federal possession with intent to distribute charge can entail can be difficult. There are three parts, and they include possession, intention and distribution. When it comes to possession, individuals cannot legally be in possession of certain controlled substances under federal law. While individuals can be charged for simply having drugs in their hands, pockets or bags, they can also be charged if they have control over the drugs....

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Man facing drug charges following standoff

On Aug. 28, an Illinois man was taken into police custody following a standoff. The standoff occurred at a home located in the Cabrini Green apartment complex on the Near North Side of Chicago. Officers responded to a report about a man who had a gun. They arrived to a home located in the 900 block of North Cambridge at about 3 p.m. When the man saw the police arrive, he reportedly ran into another...

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