Mental Health Check Results In Drug Charges: Lisle Police

LISLE, IL — The Lisle Police Department said officers were called to check on a potential barricaded person possibly suffering from mental health issues at 7:16 a.m., Dec. 4, in the 4400 block of Chelsea Avenue. Lisle police said Faris Sweiss, 30, called from the home and claimed four armed people were detaining him inside his home. According to police, officers arrived and secured the perimeter as Sweiss got out and was taken into protective custody. He was taken to Edward Hospital in Naperville for evaluation, police said.

According to a release from Lisle PD, a search of the home for potential suspects was done, but there wasn't any evidence of any other people inside. However, police said a firearm and suspected illegal drug activity were seen in plain sight, leading to authorities obtaining search warrants for the home.

That's where police said 1.1 pounds of suspected cocaine and two firearms were found, plus additional drug paraphernalia.

Sweiss was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (Cocaine, Amphetamine), possession of a firearm while FOID card revoked, and violation of an order of protection.

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