Two arrested after undercover drug operation near Chester bridge | Crime

PERRY COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - A Chester man and woman were arrested Monday, March 5 after an undercover drug operation by the Perry County Sheriff's Office near the Chester bridge.

Demetrius W. Martin, 34, and Ebony R. Chadwick were arrested and charged with felony distribution of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. Chadwick was also charged with possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

The sheriff's office says Martin and Chadwick were taken into custody after delivering 1/4 pound of marijuana to an undercover team. They were taken to the Perry County Jail.

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