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4 arrested in La Salle County after investigation into cocaine, meth dealing in Tonica

Tri-DENT agents lead investigation

By Derek Barichello
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Four arrests were made Wednesday in La Salle County, following an investigation into drug dealing from a Tonica residence.

At about 12:30 p.m., Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team agents, assisted by the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office, stopped Tiffany R. Daniels, 41, of Streator, and Fredrick C. Dutton, 38, of Tonica, in a traffic stop on East Third Road in southern La Salle County. Daniels and Dutton were arrested on complaints of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance - methamphetamine.

Tiffany R. Daniels, of Streator

Tiffany R. Daniels, of Streator (Photo provided)

The arrest warrants were obtained following a narcotic investigation conducted by Tri-DENT where both Daniels and Dutton, on more than one occasion, delivered less than 5 grams of methamphetamine to drug agents from the residence of 14 Bailey Creek in Tonica, authorities said.

Frederick C. Dutton III, of Tonica

Frederick C. Dutton III, of Tonica (Photo provided)

Both Daniels and Dutton were taken to the La Salle County Jail awaiting bond. Daniel’s bond was set at $500,000 and Dutton’s is at $750,000.

Following the traffic stop, Tri-DENT agents, assisted by the La Salle County Tactical Response Team, executed a search warrant at 14 Bailey Creek in Tonica.

Authorities located Caprecio D. Patterson, 43, of Marseilles, who was wanted on a La Salle County warrant for a charge of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance – cocaine.

Caprecio D. Patterson, of Marseilles

Caprecio D. Patterson, of Marseilles (Photo provided)

The arrest warrant was obtained following a narcotic investigation conducted by Tri-DENT in the Ottawa area where Patterson and Carlee S. Conrad, 32, of Ottawa, delivered to drug agents less than 1 gram of cocaine.

Carlee S. Conrad, of Ottawa

Carlee S. Conrad, of Ottawa (Photo provided)

Conrad also was arrested Wednesday, as she arrived in court on an unrelated matter.

Both Patterson and Conrad are being held at the La Salle County Jail awaiting bond. Patterson’s bond was set at $350,000 and Conrad’s at $250,000.

“The successful outcome of these arrests are a direct reflection of the hard work and continued efforts of Tri-DENT agents in investigating and tracking down those that distribute illegal narcotics in the Illinois Valley,” said Commander Josh Boedigheimer.