Police arrest 14 in drug sweep, 14 more wanted

On February 21st, 2016, the DeKalb Police Department, which was assisted by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Northern Illinois University Police Department, Sycamore Police Department and the DeKalb County States Attorney’s Office, concluded numerous drug related investigations that resulted in twenty nine arrest warrants being issued. This collaborative effort between the agencies resulted in the seizures of Cocaine, LSD, Methamphetamine, Xanax/Alprazolam, MDMA, Adderall, Cannabis, drug paraphernalia and United States Currency.

The following subjects have been arrested on the warrants that were issued for their arrest:

Anthony Montes, 21 years of age; from Sycamore, Illinois was arrested for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within a 1000’ of a school, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Stefania C. Gelazius, 22 years of age; from Chicago, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within a 1000’ of a park, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within a 1000’ of a School, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Andrew D. Meinke, 22 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.

Zachary J. Willard, 22 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with the Intent to Deliver, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.

Aliza R. Patterson, 20 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Andrew J. Burright, 22 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with the Intent to Deliver, Unlawful Possession of Cannabis and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Trent S. Gosnell-Hill, 22 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.

Kevin R. Sauceman, 35 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within a 1000’ of a Park, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Gus J. Bester, 29 years of age; from Aurora, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within a 1000’ of a Park, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Michael W. Willard, 25 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with the Intent to Deliver, Unlawful Possession of Cannabis and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Nicholas D. Leato, 25 years of age; from Malta, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within a 1000’ of a Park, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Angelo J. Barone, 21 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Walter M. Gay, 28 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within a 1000’ of a Park, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Juvenile; from Waterman, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with the Intent to Deliver and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.

The following individuals are still wanted for the warrants that were issued for their arrest. If you know where the following individuals could be located; please contact the DeKalb Police Department, Crime Stoppers or I Watch.

Michael P. Swikowski, 29 years of age; transient was charged with Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Deliver, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Swikowski’s bond was set at $20,000.

Nathan D. Juneau, 38 years of age; transient was charged with Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Juneau’s bond was set at $5,000.

McKayla M. Harvey, 21 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within a 1000’ of a School, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Harvey’s bond was set at $30,000.

April R. Walker, 38 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within a 1000’ of a School, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Walker’s bond was set at $20,000.

Michale G. Casey, 32 years of age; from Chicago, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance with a 1000’ of a Park, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Casey’s bond was set at $100,000.

Nicholas K. Eischen, 23 years of age; from Port Barrington, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Eischen’s bond was set at $10,000.

Julie A. Burton, 35 years of age; from Rockford, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Barton’s bond was set at $5,000.

Courtney L. Schaus, 21 years of age; from Montgomery, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Shaus’ bond was set at $5,000.

Kevin L. White, 51 years of age: from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with the Intent to Deliver and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis. White’s bond was set at $5,000.

Patrick J. Brantner, 25 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within a 1000’ feet of Church, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Brantner’s bond was set at $15,000.

Sarah J. Riley, 26 years of age; from Sycamore, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance within a 1000’ of a Park, Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Riley’s bond was set at $30,000.

Matthew J. Shless, 23 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Cannabis and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Shless’ bond was set at $5,000.

Stacy A Muir, 26 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Muir’s bond was set at $10,000.

Matthew D. Mitchell, 21 years of age; from DeKalb, Illinois was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver within a 1000’ of a Church, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with the intent to Deliver, Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with the Intent to Deliver, Unlawful Possession of Cannabis, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Mitchell’s bond was set at $20,000.

Contact: Commander Redel

The contents of this press release are based upon the best information available to the DeKalb Police Department.  The statements regarding the conduct of any person identified above are allegations until affirmatively proven in Court.  All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.