3 Cops Hurt As Meth, Cocaine, 1K Grams Of Cannabis Found On Man In Naperville: Police

NAPERVILLE, IL — Three police officers were hurt while arresting a man who had meth, cocaine and 1,000 grams of cannabis on him in Naperville Saturday, according to a news release from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office (DCSAO).

Brock Okennard, 45, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance — cocaine, manufacture/delivery of cannabis, possession of cannabis, resisting a peace officer causing injury.

According to DCSAO Okennard had two outstanding warrants for his arrest when he was taken into custody.

Naperville police had received a tip from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigation that a drug trafficking suspect would be getting off an Amtrak train in Naperville after traveling from California.

Officers got to the depot on Fourth Avenue just before 1:30 p.m. and tried to take Okennard into custody. He is accused of trying to flee on foot. Police say they grabbed Okennard's arm and his backpack and a "scuffle" ensued, per DCSAO.

Okennard and the three officers involved were taken to a nearby hospital, treated and released.

Police say they found the following in Okennard's backpack:

• 993.7 grams of cannabis,
• 153.6 grams of a "pink powdery substance" that was identified as containing methamphetamine and cocaine.

“For the second time in a week my office has filed felony charges against an individual allegedly bringing drugs from California to DuPage County,” DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement.

He added, “Drug dealers don’t recognize borders between states, counties and our communities. They move from one town to another spreading addiction, pain and misery. That is why working with our state and federal partners is so important. By working together, we can hold those who market in misery accountable."

Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres said, “After being notified by the Drug Enforcement Administration, our officers responded to the train station to take Mr. Okennard into custody on his outstanding warrants. When he resisted arrest, our officers put their own safety on the line to protect our community, an act of courage that resulted in three officers requiring medical treatment at a local hospital. I commend each of them for their professionalism and dedication. Their actions send a clear message that our department will not tolerate anyone attempting to bring these harmful substances into our city."

Okennard is being held at DuPage County Jail and is set to appear in court on Dec. 8.