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Rockford — Six Freeport residents were arrested yesterday on criminal charges as part of a joint federal and state investigation into heroin and cocaine sales in the Freeport area.
The arrests follow criminal indictments returned Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Rockford. Arising from a 24-month investigation, the charges bring an end to sales of the dangerous narcotics in northwestern Illinois, ravaging families and communities.
Arrested were JOSEPH COLEMAN, also known as “Big Joe,” 34, who was charged with three counts of distributing heroin and one count of possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine between April 2017 and June 2017; TRISTAN EUELL, also known as “Whip,” 35, charged with one count of distributing heroin in May 2017; ANTHONY THOMPSON, also known as “Blimp,” 42, charged with one count of distributing cocaine in April 2017; FRANK HOWARD, also known as “Nub,” 36, charged with four counts of distributing cocaine and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine between February 2018 and April 2018; KYRAN WILLIAMS, also known as “Skinny,” 23, charged with four counts of distributing heroin between April 2017 and June 2018; and TERRANCE YOUNG, also known as “Sleepy,” 45, charged with three counts of distributing cocaine between July 2017 and December 2017.
During the investigation, law enforcement seized four firearms, distribution quantities of heroin, cocaine, and marijuana, and over $65,000 in cash.
The charges and arrests were announced by John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; Jeffrey S. Sallet, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Leo P. Schmitz, Director of the Illinois State Police; and Todd Barkalow, Freeport Police Chief.
“Heroin and cocaine are dangerous narcotics that are ravaging families and communities in northwestern Illinois,” said U.S. Attorney Lausch. “These indictments are the result of the diligent efforts of investigators and prosecutors to identify and dismantle a significant drug trafficking organization.”
Defendants Coleman, Thompson, Howard, Williams, and Terrance Young all appeared yesterday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston in federal court in Rockford, and pleaded not guilty. Detention hearings are set for next week. Defendant Euell is scheduled to appear before U.S. Magistrate Johnston on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2018, for an initial appearance and detention hearing.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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