Man Charged in Meth Bust at Burr Ridge Hotel

A man wanted on drug charges from Minnesota appeared in DuPage County Court Thursday on charges of drug delivery and drug possession with intent to deliver. Luis Martines-Corona, 34, was arrested at a hotel by state police with more than five pounds of methamphetamine.

The Daily Herald reports that police, acting on a tip, observed an exchange where Martines-Corona received a large duffle bag, in which police found the methamphetamine.

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Deputy Tim Vaclav said they were aware of the incident, but did not assist on the case.

According to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, Martines-Corona is facing a Class Super X felony charge, because of the amount of drugs found. This carries a sentence of 15 to 60 years in prison.

Bond was set at $500,000 for Martines-Corona, who was wanted on charges of possessing dangerous drugs and first-degree sale of drugs in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The State's Attorney's Office said he fled Minnesota in order to avoid prosecution, and he is now facing a charge for being a fugitive from justice.

Martines-Corona's next court appearance is scheduled for June 25.

*Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.