Rochelle man arrested in months-long drug investigation

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) – A 63-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night following a multi-agency drug investigation in Ogle County.

Harvey D. Haars, of Rochelle, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with intent to deliver, unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (suboxone).

Around 7:30 p.m., July 7, the Ogle County Special Operations Unit carried out a search warrant at a home in the 900 block of N. Main Street in Rochelle. Authorities say the search comes after a multi-month narcotics investigation.

Members of the Ogle County Emergency Response Team, the Stephenson County Emergency Response Team and the Northwest Illinois Critical Incident Response Team were requested for assistance…

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