LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — Shanese N. Richardson, 41, of Waukegan, has been arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges following an undercover investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Group (SIG).
Detectives began probing Richardson after receiving intelligence that she was selling narcotics in the northern Chicago suburbs. Undercover officers confirmed she was distributing crack cocaine in the area.
On Monday, officers executed a search warrant at Richardson’s home on Osage Circle. Prior to the search, they stopped Richardson as she left her residence and found her in possession of a loaded pistol, over 20 grams of crack cocaine, and more than five grams of heroin laced with fentanyl — all packaged for sale.
During the search of her home, authorities seized nearly 60 grams of crack cocaine, over 50 grams of fentanyl-laced heroin, and approximately 170 grams of methamphetamine.
Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg commended the Special Investigations Group for their efforts in removing a dangerous drug trafficker from the community. “Our agency remains dedicated to identifying and arresting those involved in trafficking drugs and firearms to ensure public safety,” he said.
Richardson faces multiple felony charges, including unlawful possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver, armed violence, and related offenses. She appeared in court Tuesday and remains in custody pending a detention hearing.
