Drug bust near La Salle-Peru High School leads to arrest

Police seized cannabis, ecstasy and a 9mm semi-automatic pistol

Nicholas R. Milby, 35, of Peru, was arrested and faces charges of armed habitual criminal and armed violence, both Class X felonies, along with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, both Class 4 felonies.

September 02, 2024 at 9:42 pm CDT

A Peru man was arrested following a drug bust that took place on Monday when Tri-DENT Agents, in collaboration with the La Salle Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence located on the 600 block of Peru Street, just a few blocks from La Salle-Peru High School.

During the search, agents discovered about 348 grams of what is believed to be cannabis, 42 ecstasy tablets, a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, 160 rounds of ammunition and various items related to drug packaging and sales, according to a news release from the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team.

Nicholas R. Milby, 35, of Peru, was arrested and faces several charges, including armed habitual criminal and armed violence, both Class X felonies.

He also is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, both Class 4 felonies.

Milby has been transported to the La Salle County Jail and is awaiting a detention hearing.