Woman Tried Smuggling Heroin and Fentanyl-Soaked Paper into Cook County Jail: Sheriff

Accused of Attempting to Bring Drug-Soaked Paper into Jail

On August 29, investigators became aware that 47-year-old Nakeisha Andrews might attempt to bring drug-soaked paper into the Cook County Jail during a jail visit. When she arrived, officers conducted a pat-down search and found an 8-by-10-inch piece of paper wrapped in plastic hidden in her shirt.

Lab Testing Confirms Paper is Soaked with Heroin and Fentanyl

Testing by the Illinois State Police forensic lab confirmed that the paper was soaked with heroin and fentanyl.

Charges Filed and Release from Custody

Andrews was taken into custody by sheriff’s investigators on October 30 and has been charged with bringing a controlled substance into a penal institution, a Class 1 felony. During her initial court hearing on October 31, Andrews was ordered released from custody pending trial.

Cook County Sheriff Speaks Out

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says his office has filed 59 charges this year related to the smuggling or possession of drug-soaked paper at the jail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the charge against Nakeisha Andrews?
A: Andrews has been charged with bringing a controlled substance into a penal institution, a Class 1 felony.

Q: What was found during the pat-down search?
A: An 8-by-10-inch piece of paper wrapped in plastic, soaked with heroin and fentanyl.

Q: Has Nakeisha Andrews been released from custody?
A: Yes, she was released from custody pending trial.

Q: What is the total number of charges filed this year related to drug-soaked paper at the jail?
A: 59, according to Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.