Chicago man charged with 14 felonies in illegal drug operation

The Brief

  • A Chicago man was arrested after police seized weapons, drugs and cash at his home on Friday, Oct. 30.
  • The suspect is accused of distributing illegal drugs in the Evanston and Chicago areas.
  • He is facing 14 felony charges in connection with the illegal drug operation.

CHICAGO – A 48-year-old man accused of distributing illegal drugs in the Evanston and Chicago areas has been charged with 14 felonies.

Drug bust at Chicago man’s home

The backstory:

The Evanston Police Department’s Special Operations Group began investigating Ernest W. Pentek after learning about the alleged drug operation. Investigators also gathered evidence indicating he had several weapons, according to a press release.

On Friday, Oct. 30, investigators executed a search warrant at Pentek’s home in the 6900 block of North Ashland Avenue on Chicago’s North Side. …

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