Crime & Safety
House Raided By Joliet Police, Cocaine And Gun Found: JPD
At the time of the search warrant, Francisco Ortiz, 28, exited the house and was placed into custody without incident, Joliet police said.
JOLIET, IL — A 28-year-old Joliet resident is now facing several felonies as a result of the Joliet Police Department's raid on his house around lunchtime on Friday.
Officers took Francisco Ortiz to the police station, where he was arrested and released on a Notice to Appear on charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon.
According to Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English, following an extensive investigation conducted by the Joliet Police Department Narcotics Unit, officers executed a search warrant at the house in the 1400 block of Fairview Avenue at 11:38 a.m.
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Officers recovered cocaine, a handgun and equipment and materials used in the packaging of narcotics for sale, police said.
At the time of the search warrant, Ortiz exited the house and was placed into custody without incident.
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