Troopers seize over 38 pounds of marijuana near Pontiac

Posted on August 22, 2019
Troopers found more than 38 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop early Thursday morning near Pontiac. (Photo Illinois State Police District 6)

 

By Neil Doyle

PONTIAC – A traffic stop early Thursday morning in Livingston County led to the seizure of more than 38 pounds of cannabis.

Illinois State Police District 6 said a trooper stopped a vehicle on I-55 near Pontiac for a traffic violation. During the stop, the odor of marijuana was detected and the vehicle’s driver and passenger were taken into custody for outstanding warrants.

Anita Williams, 45, of Peoria, faces several drug charges, including delivery and possession of cannabis over 5,000 grams. Williams is being held in the Livingston County Jail.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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