Two Chicago residents arrested for drug possession in Bloomington

Posted on April 20, 2020
Bloomington Police
Vortes and Jackson are being held at the McLean County jail. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Two Chicago residents were arrested over the weekend for possession of drugs during a traffic stop in Bloomington.

Rosemary Vortes, 22, and Darren Jackson, 34, were arrested Saturday night after a traffic stop near the intersection of W. Washington St. and Euclid Avenue, according to Bloomington Police.

During the stop, officers developed probable cause to search the vehicle. BPD said a search of the vehicle was completed and the following items of interest were seized (approximate values):

  • 64.5 grams of crack cocaine
  • 5.5 grams of powder cocaine
  • 207 unidentified pills (MDMA/Ecstasy – methamphetamine)
  • 254 grams of Cannabis
  • Drug packaging materials

Both face charges for the manufacture and delivery of cocaine, meth, and cannabis. Vortes also faces charges for obstructing justice and two McLean County warrants.

Vortes and Jackson are being held at the McLean County jail.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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