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KANKAKEE AREA METROPOLITAN ENFORCEMENT GROUP MAKE ARREST FOR NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS

 On Monday, February 21, 2022, the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG), arrested John E. Jefferson, 33, of Kankakee, IL, for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 500 feet of a church,  Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver within 500 feet of a church, and Unlawful Possession of Heroin/Fentanyl with Intent to Deliver within 500 feet of a church.

 

On Monday, February 21, 2022, at approximately 6:00 a.m., KAMEG Agents, with the assistance of Illinois State Police SWAT, executed a search warrant in the 300 block of  Harrison Avenue in Kankakee, IL.  During a search, Agents seized approximately 20.5 grams of suspected cocaine and approximately 1.4 grams of suspected heroin/fentanyl.  Jefferson was transported to the Kankakee County Detention Center pending a bond hearing. KAMEG was assisted by Illinois State Police SWAT. 

 

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.

 

KAMEG is comprised of personnel from the Bourbonnais, and Kankakee Police Departments, as well as the Illinois State Police, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department, and the Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office.

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