Urbana, IL – A routine traffic stop in Urbana this week resulted in a significant drug seizure and the arrest of a 29-year-old man allegedly on parole at the time.
According to the Urbana Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle near East Washington Street and Urbana Avenue on Monday, June 16, for a suspected vehicle code violation. During the stop, they identified a male passenger from Urbana who was reportedly on parole.
Further investigation allegedly uncovered approximately 117.04 grams of cocaine and 13.20 grams of cannabis. The man was taken into custody at the scene and transported to the Champaign County Jail. Authorities said the Illinois Department of Corrections has also issued a warrant for his arrest.
The Urbana Police Department noted that the discovery emphasizes ongoing efforts to intercept illegal substances and maintain public safety across the community.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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