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November 5, 2026

 

KANKAKEE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG) arrested 28-year-old Dequan Pope of Kankakee, IL for multiple drug and weapons charges following an extensive narcotics investigation in the Kankakee area.

On November 4, 2026, at approximately 10 a.m., KAMEG officers, assisted by the Kendall County Police Assistance Team, DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group, ISP Troop 5, ISP Air Ops, ISP SWAT, and the Kankakee Police City Department, executed search warrants at three different properties in Kankakee, one in the 600 block of Country Club Drive, one in the 600 block of North Entrance Avenue, and one in the 300 block of South Rosewood. Officers recovered over 1,400 fentanyl pills and several firearms. Pope was arrested on scene.

The case was presented to the Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office and the following charges were filed: one count of Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Deliver 100-400 Grams (Class X Felony), four counts of Unlawful Delivery of Fentanyl 15-100 Grams (Class X Felony), five counts of Unlawful Delivery of Fentanyl 1-15 Grams (Class 1 Felony), two counts of Unlawful Delivery of MDMA 1-15 Grams (Class 1 Felony), three counts of Felon in Possession of Firearm (Class 2 Felony), two counts Felon in Possession of a Machine Gun (Class X Felony), one count of Armed Violence (Class X Felony) and one count of Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X Felony). \u200b Pope is being held at the Jerome Combs Detention Center pending his first court appearance. No further information is available.

KAMEG reminds the public to call KAMEG at (815) 933-1710 to report non-emergency information about drug dealing and gang problems. \u200b We recognize our partnership with the public is important for quality-of-life issues for our citizens and children. \u200b \u200b

No booking photo available

The charges are not evidence against the defendant, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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