Jefferson County, IL – An early-morning law enforcement operation in Texico led to the arrest of a Jefferson County man accused of multiple firearm and drug-related offenses, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the Mt. Vernon Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office High Risk Team executed a search warrant Wednesday morning at a residence in the 17800 block of East Tea Rose Road. The warrant reportedly stemmed from an investigation into illegal firearms.
Upon securing the property, detectives searched the home and collected numerous pieces of alleged criminal evidence. The primary resident, identified as 46-year-old Jack R. Heinrich, was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Jefferson County Justice Center.
According to officials, Heinrich was arrested on charges including possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of an altered firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by a felon, and possession of a controlled substance.
Heinrich was booked into the Jefferson County Jail pending a pre-trial detention hearing. Authorities emphasized that he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Residents in the Texico area are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
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