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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Illinois residents who face charges related to Schedule 1 drugs may be facing more serious penalties than people whose charges involve drugs that belong to other schedules. Prior to the creation of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970, there were more than 200 separate drug laws. The CSA made it easier for states to create their own statutes since they…
On July 14, it was reported that four Illinois residents were taken into custody after authorities received a tip about a suspicious odor coming from an apartment complex in Pana. The apartment complex was located in the 300 block of US Highway 52. When a K-9 officer arrived at the scene, several individuals were allegedly found in one of the…
In the state of Illinois, a person cannot be taken into police custody without some sort of evidence or reasonable suspicion that he or she was involved in a crime. In fact, people are legally allowed to walk away from a police officer unless they have been formally detained. If the officer prevents a person from leaving, that person has…
Illinois State Police pulled over a vehicle with two women, ages 47 and 19, on Interstate 70 by Collinsville because of driving with an obstructed view. As the owner of the 2013 Volkswagen CC, the 47-year-old woman consented to a police search of the car. A state trooper reported finding a hidden compartment where six duct-taped packages allegedly holding heroin…