Crime & Safety

LITH Teen, Several Others Arrested Following Drug House Investigation

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office conducted surveillance of a suspected drug house at 4505 Ponca St. in McHenry over a three-day period.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office arrested a 19-year-old Lake in the Hills man on drug charges following an investigation into a drug house in McHenry. 

Miatchell P. Moore, of 141 Bridlewood Cricle in Lake in the Hills, was arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the McHenry County Sheriff's Office press release. 

Bond was set at $7,500 for Moore and he is next expected in court on Oct. 11. 

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After receiving several tips from residents about teenagers who were buying dugs from 4505 Ponca St. in McHenry, the McHenry County Sheriff's Office conducted surveillance of the home over a three-day period, according to the news release. 

During that time, deputies arrested four who were leaving the home on drug-related charges and also arrested two residents at the house, police said.  

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In total, the sheriffs office recovered approximately 36 grams of marijuana, 1 ecstasy pill, one digital scale and multiple drug paraphernalia items. The total street value of the drugs seized is around $475, according to the news release. 

Other than Moore, the following individuals were arrested: Korey R. Arnold, 20, of 4505 Ponca St. in McHenry, for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; a McHenry boy for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; a McHenry boy for unlawful possession of marijuana; a McHenry boy for unlawful possession of marijuana; and a McCullom Lake boy for unlawful possession of marijuana. 

Bond was set at $1,500 for Arnold and he is next expected in court on Oct. 26. 


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