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Chicago man, Iowa woman arrested after meth discovered during I-80 traffic stop

By Nic Flosi
Published  November 14, 2024 11:47am CST
Illinois
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Two suspects arrested for meth possession following traffic stop on I-80.
    • Police seize over 1,800 grams of methamphetamine during the stop.
    • Both suspects are in custody awaiting a pre-trial hearing.

GRUNDY COUNTY, Ill. - The Illinois State Police arrested two people after finding more than 1,800 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Grundy County.

According to police, the stop occurred around 1:23 p.m. on Wednesday when a state trooper pulled over a Chevrolet Camaro heading westbound on I-80.

During the stop, the trooper reportedly noticed several signs of possible criminal activity, which led to a search of the vehicle. Officers then discovered about 1,811 grams of suspected methamphetamine.

Two people were arrested: 39-year-old Tamiko Kearney from Marion, Iowa, and 35-year-old Jonathan Carter from Chicago. They each face a charge of possession of methamphetamine in excess of 900 grams, a Class X felony.

Both were taken to the Grundy County Jail, where they are awaiting a pre-trial release hearing.

Jonathan Q. Carter and Tamiko L. Kearney | ISP

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Illinois State Police.