The Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG), arrested Jamee R. Bilthuis, 29, of Custer Park, IL, for the Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and Driving while License Suspended.

On Sept. 21, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., KAMEG agents conducted a traffic stop on a 2009 black Chevrolet Malibu for an observed equipment violation. During the traffic stop, KAMEG agents learned the driver of the black Chevrolet, Jamee R. Bilthuis, 29, of Custer Park, IL, had a suspended Illinois driver’s license. While inventorying the vehicle prior to tow, KAMEG agents recovered and seized 81 suspected prescription pills, approximately 174.2 grams of suspected cannabis, and approximately 7.3 grams of suspected Cocaine. Bilthuis was transported to the Jerome Combs Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

KAMEG reminds the public to call KAMEG at (815) 933-1710 to report non-emergency information about drug dealing and gang problems.  We recognize our partnership with the public is important for quality of life issues for our citizens and children.