A Rockford man was detained after a months-long drug investigation into the alleged sale of large amounts of cocaine in Winnebago County, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff deputies stated that they had been getting information for several months about a suspect who was selling big amounts of cocaine in the area.
The suspect was later identified as 27-year-old Deshon Johnson.
According to detectives, Johnson was found on Thursday, October 15, at Crosby and Summit streets.
Authorities carried out a search warrant in the 200 block of Longwood Street, where they discovered more than one kilogram of cocaine, more than 20 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, more than 40 pounds of marijuana, 33 grams of ecstasy, and a loaded pistol.
Johnson is charged with many counts, including possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession of a handgun.
He is currently being held at the Winnebago County Jail.
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