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SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR NARCOTICS AND FIREARM VIOLATIONS

The Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG), arrested Anthony Bender, 20, of Kankakee, IL, for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, and for the unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (30-500 grams).  Also, arrested was Darius K. Samuels, age 25, of Kankakee, for unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.

 

On November 14, 2020, at 9:30 pm, KAMEG agents conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation. As the vehicle stopped, several of the occupants fled on foot. Bender was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit.  A .9mm firearm was recovered from the scene. During a search of the vehicle, agents seized 191.3 grams of suspected cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Samuels and Bender were transported to the Kankakee County Detention Center pending a bond hearing.  Because of his parole status, a parole violation warrant was issued from the Illinois Department of Corrections for Bender.  KAMEG was assisted by the Illinois State Police, District 21.  

 

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.   

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