Mendota man arrested in cocaine bust

A 32-year-old Mendota man was picked up by Mendota police on a La Salle County warrant for unlawful delivery controlled substance (cocaine) Monday in the 800 block of Meriden Street, the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team said in a press release.

During the arrest Matthew J. Watson, 32, of Mendota, also was charged by Mendota Police with unlawful use of weapons. Bond was set at $250,000.