Firearms, ammunition, drugs seized in South Streator arrests

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office assisted by several local and state agencies seized multiple firearms, a large amount of ammunition and illegal drugs on Friday at a residence on South Carr Street in South Streator, following complaints from local residents.

The investigation led to the arrest of two Streator residents with multiple felony charges related to firearms and controlled substances.

Sebastian Carlile, 35, of Streator faces multiple charges including armed habitual criminal, methamphetamine delivery (15-100 grams), felon in possession of firearms (three counts), possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number and possession of a controlled substance.

Annette Essman, 30, of Streator also faces charges of methamphetamine delivery (15-100 grams), felon in possession of firearms (three counts), possession of methamphetamine (5-15 grams), possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number, and possession of a controlled substance.

Carlile is on parole and Essman is on pre-trial release for related charges.

The agencies who assisted in the operation was the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Team, Pontiac Police Department, Illinois State Police Air Operations, Streator Police Department, Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team, V-COM and the Livingston County State’s Attorney’s Office.