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Ford Heights man caught with drugs, cash, and loaded gun in narcotics raid: sheriff

By Cody King
Published  March 6, 2025 2:59pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Drug bust arrest: Anthony Wade, 34, was arrested at a Greenwood Avenue residence during a narcotics sting, authorities said.
    • Seized items: Investigators recovered a loaded 9 mm handgun, cash, and suspected drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, and PCP.
    • Charges filed: Wade faces multiple charges, including felon in possession of a firearm and drug manufacturing/delivery.

FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. - A Ford Heights man was busted with drugs, cash, and a loaded gun after investigators raided his home during a narcotics sting, authorities said.

Narcotics Investigation Arrest 

What we know:

Anthony Wade, 34, was arrested at a residence in the 1600 block of Greenwood Avenue as police executed a search warrant, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

Anthony Wade, 34, was arrested at a Greenwood Avenue residence during a narcotics sting, authorities said. (Cook County Sheriff's Office)

During the search, investigators recovered a loaded 9 mm handgun, a bag containing cash, and several suspected drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, and phencyclidine (PCP), authorities said.

Wade did not have a Firearm Owner’s Identification card or a concealed carry license, officials said.

What's next:

Wade was charged with:

  • Felon in possession of a firearm
  • Manufacturing/delivering 1-15 grams of crack cocaine 
  • Possession of a controlled substance

Further details on the case have not been released. 

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Office. 

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