Update: Additional Charges Against Offender in Narcotics Investigation

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Evanston Police Department Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 26, 2017

Contact: Commander Joseph Dugan - Media Relations
Phone:   (847) 866-5026

email:  jdugan@cityofevanston.org

 

UPDATE: ADDITIONAL CHARGES AGAINST OFFENDER IN NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION

On Friday, April 14, 2017 at approximately 9:38 AM, Robert L. Crayton, 39 years old, from Evanston was taken into custody in the 200 block of Dodge Avenue in reference to a long term narcotics investigation that was conducted by the Evanston Police Department Special Operations Group in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Safe Streets North Task Force. 

The investigation was initiated in 2015 and targeted the sale of heroin in Evanston.  During the investigation, numerous narcotics purchases were made by undercover officers in order to identify individuals involved in the sale and distribution of heroin in Evanston.  Crayton is currently being charged with 5 counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance in reference to undercover narcotics purchases that were made in Evanston.  Approximately 80 grams of heroin was recovered during the undercover purchases.

Detectives involved in the investigation appeared before a Cook County Grand Jury, who gave true-bill indictments on the below offenses against Crayton.  

The Evanston Police Department would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Safe Streets North Task Force as well as the Cook County State's Attorney's Office for their assistance during this investigation.    

An arrestee photograph of Crayton is attached to this release for legitimate media purposes only.     

Arrestee and Charges:

Robert L. Crayton, 39 years old

1838 Hovland Ct., Evanston, Illinois

2 cts. Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance (15 to 100 grams) - Class X Felony

3 cts. Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance (1 to 15 grams) - Class 1 Felony

2cts. Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance (less than 1 gram) - Class 2 Felony