Drugs, gun found during Chicago eviction; 2 men charged given pre-trial release

The Brief

  • Deputies found suspected heroin and cocaine while enforcing an eviction order in Chicago.
  • Two men, ages 38 and 47, were charged with felony drug offenses after the discovery.
  • Both were released from custody the next day following court appearances.

CHICAGO A court-ordered eviction on Chicago’s Southwest Side last month led to drug charges for two men after deputies found suspected heroin and cocaine inside the home, authorities said.

What we know:

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened around 9:15 a.m. on Oct. 22, when deputies went to a home in the 4400 block of South Lavergne Avenue to enforce an eviction order.

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