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Alleged drug dealer found hiding drugs on his person, private area while wearing 3 pairs of pants in North Chicago

Police arrested an alleged drug dealer, who was wearing three pairs of pants while hiding drugs in his person, including in his buttocks, in North Chicago, prosecutors said. Hassan A. Grant, 37, of Waukegan, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and obstructing a peace officer. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group […]

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Man arrested for cocaine possession allegedly threatens officer, makes vulgar comment about officer’s wife in Woodstock

A man who was arrested for possessing a large amount of cocaine in Woodstock allegedly threatened an officer and made a vulgar statement referring to the officer’s wife. Brandon M. Walsh, 30, of Woodstock, was charged with manufacturing or delivering cocaine between 15-100 grams, possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and threatening a public official. […]

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Probation for McHenry woman previously sentenced to prison in fatal overdose following new drug conviction

A McHenry woman who previously served prison time in a fatal overdose death has been sentenced to probation following another arrest for possessing cocaine in McHenry County. Samantha M. Hagler, 47, of McHenry, was charged in August with possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, a Class X felony, and possession of cocaine, a Class […]

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Man accused of trafficking cocaine after being found with multiple guns, almost $35,000 in cash in Zion

The sheriff says a drug trafficker selling cocaine was arrested and found in possession of multiple guns along with almost $35,000 in cash at his Zion home. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) received information that Amado Palma-Yanes, 38, of Zion, was trafficking drugs. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli […]

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8 years in prison for 2nd man who was found selling large quantities of drugs out of motel in Woodstock

A Lakemoor man has been sentenced to eight years in prison following a bust where officers found large quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, being sold out of a motel in Woodstock. Matt Jones, 46, of Lakemoor, and David Stodolny, 53, of Chicago, were both charged in March 2023 with manufacture or delivery of 15-100 grams […]

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A Kenosha County man facing drug-induced homicide charges for giving Fentanyl-laced pills to McHenry victim

A Wisconsin man is facing charges of drug-induced homicide for allegedly killing a McHenry man with counterfeit pills containing Fentanyl, authorities said. Ashton C. Cowart, 29, of the 4800 block of 36th Avenue in Kenosha, is currently being held in Kenosha County Jail awaiting extradition to Lake County, authorities said. Cowart was criminally charged in […]

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Police arrest parolee after witnessing him trying to swallow baggie of crack cocaine in North Chicago

Police officers conducting a traffic stop on a parolee arrested him after witnessing him trying to swallow a baggie of crack cocaine in North Chicago, prosecutors said. Chadley C. Presley, 36, of Antioch, was charged with two counts of possession of cocaine over 15 grams, driving on a suspended license and obstructing the front windshield. […]

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7 years in prison for Chicago man who was found selling large quantities of drugs out of motels in Woodstock

A Chicago man was sentenced to seven years in prison following a bust where officers found large quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, being sold out of motels in Woodstock. Matt Jones, 45, of Lakemoor, and David Stodolny, 52, of Chicago, were both charged in March with manufacture or delivery of 15-100 grams of cocaine, manufacture […]