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Sometimes, state and federal authorities combine their efforts when it comes to drug crime enforcement. This can be seen in a recent case that involves individuals from Illinois. Law enforcement agencies at both the state and federal level worked together on a joint investigation, and this investigation led to four individuals being arrested and charged. The four are: a 56-year-old…
Two men are facing weapon and drug allegations following a recent traffic stop here in Illinois. On June 7, a car was traveling along Interstate 57 in Champaign County. The car contained: a 44-year-old man from Mississippi (the driver), a 27-year-old man from Harvey and three children. Authorities say that the three kids were not seated in car seats. Authorities…
Sometimes, drug-related investigative operations by authorities result in large numbers of individuals having charges brought against them. This can be seen in a police investigation that recently occurred in Chicago. The investigation was of alleged drug activity in the city’s West Side. According to authorities, a drug distribution operation involving crack cocaine and heroin was being run in this area.…
Being found in possession of drugs can lead to serious charges. The quantity of drugs found can also affect the charges you might face, as larger amounts may also suggest that you intend to distribute the substances. Drug trafficking, like many drug-related charges carries hefty penalties, ranging from fines to jail time. One young man from Illinois is currently experiencing…
When a drug presence is identified in Illinois, law enforcement officials have a responsibility to deal with it swiftly and efficiently. Anyone suspected of being involved with the drugs found may be investigated or even arrested. Sometimes, it is a simple case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time that lands you in trouble. State or federal…
Being the subject of a police investigation can be very trying, especially if you have previous convictions on your record. Although officers may make their best efforts to conduct their inquiries fairly and objectively, sometimes mistakes are made and innocent people can come under suspicion. In Plano, Illinois a man has been charged with drug sales after alleged interactions with…
Drug-related crimes can be a damaging mark to have on your record. The blemish on your reputation can affect your job prospects and even result in strained relationships with friends and family. Even if you are not convicted, the charges can be emotionally draining to face. In one such case, a young man in Illinois is now facing charges of…
Any form of drug charge can be a highly detrimental thing to have on your record. Regardless of the scale of the alleged crimes or the substances involved, drug charges can affect several areas of your life, including employment. However, these arrests can often occur on the basis of very little evidence. Recently, a young woman was charged with drug-related…
Chief Keef, a Chicago area rapper whose real name is Keith Cozart, reportedly pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges stemming from an arrest last month in Highland Park. According to officers, Cozart’s vehicle was stopped after they noticed its registration had expired. When he was pulled over, officers say, it became apparent that he had drugs in his car.…
Chicago readers may have heard that Attorney General Eric Holder recently voiced support for a reduction in sentences for low-level drug offenders charged with federal offenses. Holder’s position essentially calls for loosening the grip on mandatory minimum sentences. This is a major shift in drug policy, but as the Pew Research Center recently pointed out, it is a shift that…