Felony Charges Filed Against Beach Park Man Accused of Drug Trafficking
Man Accused of Trafficking Over 90 Grams of Cocaine
Felony charges have been filed against a Beach Park man who allegedly sold cocaine to undercover detectives, including once near an elementary school.
Charges Filed against 34-year-old Evan Crews
Officials from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said 34-year-old Evan Crews has been charged with several felonies, including:
- Three counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver
- Three counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance
- One count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver within 500 feet of a school
- One count of violating an order of protection
Undercover Operation Led to Charges
According to deputies, the charges were handed down following an undercover operation conducted by members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG).
Deputies said the operation began in January after SIG received a tip claiming that Crews was allegedly trafficking drugs.
Alleged Drug Deals
During the course of the operation, deputies said Crews allegedly sold more than 90 grams of cocaine to undercover detectives on several occasions.
Photo provided by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office shows 34-year-old Evan Crews who is accused of drug trafficking.
During one of the alleged drug deals, Crews allegedly suggested a meet-up location that was within 350 feet of an elementary school.
Arrest and Current Status
Finally, after wrapping up the investigation on March 5, authorities took Crews into custody in the 200 block of Water Street in Waukegan.
Crews is currently being held in the Lake County Jail.
Sheriff’s Statement
“It is absolutely unacceptable that anyone would endanger our communities by trafficking dangerous drugs, let alone so close to an elementary school. Our Special Investigations Group, in partnership with the ATF – Chicago Field Division, remains relentless in holding drug traffickers accountable and keeping these poisons off our streets,” Sheriff John Idleburg said. “I commend our detectives and law enforcement partners for their outstanding work in this case.”
Conclusion
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping its communities safe and holding drug traffickers accountable. This case is a prime example of their efforts to combat drug trafficking and protect the public.
FAQs
* What is the charge against Evan Crews?
+ Felony charges, including three counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver within 500 feet of a school, and one count of violating an order of protection.
* How much cocaine was allegedly sold by Crews?
+ More than 90 grams
* Where was Crews taken into custody?
+ The 200 block of Water Street in Waukegan
* Where is Crews currently being held?
+ The Lake County Jail
