Homewood, IL – A Glenwood teen was arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs, a firearm, and other contraband during a traffic stop on 183rd Street.
According to the Village of Homewood Police Department, officers stopped a vehicle late Wednesday morning at approximately 11:55 a.m. in the 1100 block of 183rd for speeding 15 mph over the posted limit. During the stop, officers identified the driver as 19-year-old Alex Bates, who allegedly admitted to having marijuana in the vehicle.
Police said a subsequent search turned up approximately 73 grams of suspected cannabis, over 80 empty plastic bags, a scale, measuring tools, and a 9mm handgun with no serial number, commonly referred to as a “ghost gun.” Tobacco products were also reportedly found in plain view inside the car.
Bates now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including:
- Armed Violence
- Possession of a Weapon with No Serial Number
- Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver
- Possession of Tobacco by a Minor
- Speeding
Authorities transported Bates to the Markham courthouse for a detention hearing scheduled the following day.
Police have not released further details about the court outcome or whether bond was granted. The investigation remains ongoing.
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