On Sunday, February 7, 2021, the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG), arrested Russell W. Cookson, 37 year old male of Bourbonnais, Illinois, for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) and for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine).

On Sunday, February 7, 2021, KAMEG Agents arrested Cookson in the parking lot outside of his Bourbonnais residence.  During a search incident to an arrest, agents seized approximately 15.2 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Cookson was transported to the Kankakee County 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 citizens and children.