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Long-Term Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest and Drug Seizure
 EVANSTON, IL - Law enforcement personnel arrested one person and recovered narcotics and cash after an investigation into drug sales near Howard Street.
In late 2025, detectives assigned to the department’s Special Operations Group began investigating reports of drug sales on the 300 block of Howard Street involving individuals linked to a street gang. Detectives used surveillance and made several minor drug arrests during the investigation. These investigative steps helped detectives identify several individuals suspected of selling drugs.
During the investigation, detectives learned that several individuals were selling drugs to residents of a residential care facility in Evanston. Detectives also found that some residents were being targeted as part of the drug activity.
On March 2, 2026, members of the Special Operations Group and the Special Response Team carried out an enforcement operation in the area south of Howard Street and Western Avenue in Chicago. During the operation, law enforcement personnel made contact with a suspected drug seller and took the individual into custody.
After the arrest, detectives served a court-approved search warrant at a residence on the 7200 block of North Wolcott Street in Chicago. The suspect, Andre Williams, was taken into custody without incident. Detectives also seized one vehicle.
During the search, detectives recovered approximately:
- 30 grams of heroin/fentanyl
- 38 grams of crack cocaine
- $463 in U.S. currency
To view a photo of the seized items, click here.
The case was reviewed by a Cook County State’s Attorney. The following charges were approved:
Charges
- Eight felony counts of delivery of a controlled substance
- One felony count of possession with intent to deliver heroin
- One felony count of possession with intent to deliver cocaine
Offender
- Williams, Andre, a 37-year-old male
- 900 block of Forest, Evanston, Illinois
Court Information
Williams next court date is March 31, 2026 at the Skokie Courthouse.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Media Relations: Commander Chelsea Brown
chelseabrown@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-866-5026
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