Beach Park man jailed for drugs, guns, cash found after home invasion
In an odd twist to a January home invasion, the victim is now in jail on charges related to the crime.
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In an odd twist to a January home invasion, the victim is now in jail on charges related to the crime.
Guns, cocaine and nearly $500,000 were found after the arrest of a man wanted in a home invasion in Beach Park on Thursday night, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Two women from California are charged with drug trafficking after being busted with kilos of cocaine at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
A Chicago man was charged with dealing meth and cocaine after getting off an Amtrak train in Naperville, police and prosecutors said.
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded a record 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana in what officials called the largest drug seizure in its history.
During the investigation, Arias Jr. allegedly sold drugs to undercover detectives several times, within 500 feet of an elementary school, authorities said.
A beachgoer stumbled across nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine wrapped in "Yosemite Sam" packaging in Florida, authorities said.
The drug operation spans from Frankfort to Oak Lawn, and includes a storage unit in Alsip where drugs, weapons, and wads of cash were found, according to the feds.
The drug operation spans from Frankfort to Oak Lawn, and includes a storage unit in Alsip where drugs, weapons, and wads of cash were found, according to the feds. Jermont Terry reports.
The ring is suspected of using 11 speedboats to pick up drugs from larger "mother ships" in different points and then bring them to the Canary Islands, police said.
The record seizure follows three other hauls this month totaling nearly 60 kilograms of synthetic cannabis.
Jose Ramirez-Arellano, 33, was sentenced on Friday, Jan. 17, in a federal court in Chicago after he pleaded guilty last year to a federal drug charge.
Members of the Naperville Police Department's Special Operations Group arrested Bell after he allegedly sold cocaine within Naperville's jurisdiction on two occasions, police said.
Melissa M. Coquillard, 33, of Hampshire, and Martin Gonzalez, 36, of South Elgin, were both charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Vanshpreet Singh, 27, and Manpreet Singh, 36, both face multiple felony drug charges.
Rogelio Ibarra, 24, of Rockford, pleaded guilty to the distribution of cocaine and unlawful possession of firearms earlier this year.
The Drug Enforcement Administration said Chania Logan, 27, tried to hide 31 pounds of cocaine in her luggage while flying to Midway International Airport from Los Angeles. A man with her had another 30 pounds, authorities said.
Chania Logan was charged on Wednesday, June 5, with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, and controlled substances trafficking.
LaPorte County Sheriff's deputies found multiple vacuum-sealed packages of drugs in a pickup truck during a traffic stop.
Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."
The wheels were infused with a "gelatin-like substance that tested positive for the presence of cocaine."
Police said the 38-year-old officer was arrested coming out of a Norwood Park neighborhood bar early Friday morning.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey dug into Officer Antrinius Andrews' history on the jobs, which public records show includes a 2020 complaint for being intoxicated on the job.
Police said 38-year-old Officer Antrinius Andrews was arrested coming out of a Norwood Park neighborhood bar early Friday morning. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Zeus the K9 helped in the initial traffic stop. The dog sniffed around the man's car and gave a positive indication for drugs in the car.
CTA trains on the Red, Brown, and Purple lines were halted near Belmont on the North Side due to signal problems during the Monday afternoon rush.
Chicago police said that Elijah Joseph Hoard was last seen on Friday, Feb. 27, and may be in need of medical attention.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
A student pilot's hard landing drew a police response to Aurora Municipal Airport Monday afternoon.
Chicago celebrated Pulaski Day on Monday, honoring the Polish general who died fighting for America's freedom in the Revolutionary War.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Illinois lawmakers and advocates Monday announced their intentions to form a bipartisan commission to investigate crimes in the Epstein files that happened in the state.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Chicago police said that Elijah Hoard was last seen on Friday at O’Hare and may be in need of medical attention.
Chicago is once again the top U.S. metropolitan area for companies looking to relocate or expand, according to Site Selection Magazine.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, March 2, 2026.
Ballots are available at 55 suburban Cook County locations and sites in all 50 Chicago wards. Lauren Victory reports.
A couple has gone viral for a romantic engagement at the Chili's restaurant inside Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
CTA trains on the Red, Brown, and Purple lines were halted near Belmont on the North Side due to signal problems during the Monday afternoon rush.
Chicago police said that Elijah Joseph Hoard was last seen on Friday, Feb. 27, and may be in need of medical attention.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
A student pilot's hard landing drew a police response to Aurora Municipal Airport Monday afternoon.
Chicago celebrated Pulaski Day on Monday, honoring the Polish general who died fighting for America's freedom in the Revolutionary War.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
Collin Sexton added 22 points, and Matas Buzelis had 20, helping Chicago come out on top after matching the third-worst skid in franchise history.
The win extended Chicago's unbeaten streak against Canadian opponents to six matches dating to 2024.
Connor Bedard scored for Chicago, which has lost eight of nine and continues to struggle to score.
A man was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle in the South Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side early Monday.
A suspect was in custody after firing shots at Chicago police officers before crashing an SUV into two parked cars Monday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A man was in police custody on allegations that he stabbed his mother on Chicago's West Side Sunday night.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
