Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police arrested a Chicago man identified as Chen XinXin following a traffic stop at 11:20 p.m. July 21. According to sheriff's police reports, the traffic stop uncovered approximately 30 pounds of suspected cannabis.
This arrest led Iroquois County investigators to obtain a search warrant for a property in rural Crescent City. During execution of the search warrant, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police discovered an elaborate cannabis grow operation containing 1,007 cannabis plants, 18 grams of methamphetamine, and a firearm. Chen XinXin has been charged with the following felonies:
• Possession of Methamphetamine over 15 grams-Class 1 Felony
• Unlawful Production of Cannabis Sativa Plant (over 200 plants)-Class 1 Felony
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Cannabis (over 5,000 grams)-Class X Felony.
The size of this cannabis grow has the street value potential of more than $1 million per year.
This remains an active investigation. Additional charges and arrests are possible.
The Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by ICOM dispatch and the Iroquois County State’s Attorney’s Office.
