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 […]
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‘No place in our hometown for criminals’: Man arrested after cops find fentanyl-laced pills, gun in Antioch
Police announced they have arrested a man who allegedly has been selling fentanyl-laced pills that resembled legitimate prescription medications in Antioch and was also found with a gun. The Antioch Police Department said the arrest is part of the ongoing battle against the trafficking of deadly counterfeit pills. Officers arrested Robert Julian, 19, of Antioch, […]
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Feds warn about ‘sharp increase’ in fentanyl being mixed with animal tranquilizer
Federal officials have issued a warning to the public about a “sharp increase” in fentanyl being mixed with xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, and local officials say it has been detected in Lake County. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued the nationwide alert last week. Xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” is a powerful sedative that the […]
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Drug overdoses and deaths remain ‘higher than normal’ in McHenry County, health officials say
Health officials are warning residents of a “significant increase” of overdoses and overdose deaths, which remain at higher than normal levels in McHenry County. The McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition (SAC) on March 13 issued an alert that local law enforcement was reporting overdoses that required high quantities of the life-saving opioid reversal medication naloxone. […]
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2 men arrested after police find large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs in Woodstock hotel rooms
Two men were charged after narcotics officers found large quantities of drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, in two hotel rooms in Woodstock Tuesday evening. Matt Jones, 45, of Lakemoor, and David Stodolny, 52, of Chicago, were both charged with manufacture or delivery of 15-100 grams of cocaine, manufacture or delivery of 15-100 grams of fentanyl, […]
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Prosecutors ask judge to increase bond for Crystal Lake drug-induced homicide suspect who violated bond conditions
A judge increased bond for a man charged with delivering fentanyl pills that caused the fatal overdose of a Crystal Lake man after prosecutors said he violated his bond conditions. Ryan James, 26, of Crystal Lake, was charged in March with drug-induced homicide and calculated criminal drug conspiracy, both Class X felonies. James was released […]
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3rd man taken into custody in connection with drug-induced homicide of 27-year-old man in Crystal Lake
A third suspect is in custody in connection with a drug-induced homicide where a 27-year-old Crystal Lake man died after purchasing fentanyl pills, court records show. Ryan James, 26, of Crystal Lake, was charged in March with drug-induced homicide and calculated criminal drug conspiracy, both Class X felonies. Jacob Stealy, 25, of Crystal Lake, was […]
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Illinois legislators and advocates push for resources to address fentanyl overdoses
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers and advocates are pushing for more awareness and resources, along with harsher penalties for drug dealers, to address the dangers of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. The precursors for the drug have origins in […]
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McHenry County officials denounce Illinois lawmakers’ efforts to decriminalize fentanyl, heroin and cocaine
The McHenry County state’s attorney, sheriff and coroner are denouncing a bill that has been sent to the Illinois Senate that would decriminalize fentanyl, cocaine and heroin as overdose deaths continue at an “alarming rate.” House Bill 3447 was passed in 2021 by the Illinois House and has since been sent to the Illinois Senate […]