On Thursday, January 25, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., KAMEG Agents, assisted by the United States Marshals Service and the Kankakee City Police Department, executed a search warrant at 197 N. Wildwood Avenue, Kankakee, IL, in conjunction with an ongoing KAMEG narcotics investigation. Thirteen adults were located inside the residence upon execution. A large plastic bag containing 35 individually packaged plastic bags containing suspected cannabis (approximately 150 grams) and multiple items related to drug sales and use were located inside the residence. As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were arrested and transported to the Jerome Combs Detention Center.

 

Detrious T. Kizer, age 52, of Kankakee, was arrested on a No Bond, Kankakee County warrant for Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance.

 

Gregory W. King Jr., age 35, of Kankakee, was arrested on a No Bond, Kankakee County warrant for Failure to Appear-Burglary. Upon arrival at JCDC, King was found to be in possession of approximately 3.4 grams of suspected cocaine, which was concealed in his sock. King was also charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

 

Amanda S. Houston, age 57, of Kankakee, was arrested on a valid arrest warrant out of Arkansas for parole violation.

 

Tubbie L. Gordon Jr., age 53, of Kankakee, was arrested on a No Bond, Kankakee County warrant for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance/Fentanyl. While Agents were departing the residence, Gordon was observed at a nearby business and subsequently taken into custody for the arrest warrant related to the investigation at the Wildwood Avenue address.

 

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

 

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

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