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Two men, one from LaPorte and one from Chicago, were arrested on drug charges at a house in the 1200 block of Jackson Street on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014.
Armed with a search warrant, LaPorte County Metro Operations and LaPorte County sheriff’s officers
Santolino
searched the house, found drugs and arrested the men.
Devonte Stevens, 19, of Chicago, is charged with dealing cocaine or a narcotic drug, a Level 2 felony. He was being held at LaPorte County Jail with bond set at $50,000.
Anthony Santolino, 44, of LaPorte, is charged with common nuisance, a Level 6 felony. He was being held at the jail with bond set at $750.
The public is encouraged to report potential drug activity to the LaPorte County Metro Operations Unit by calling (219) 325-9022. The Metro Operations Unit is a multi-jurisdictional drug task force comprised of investigators from the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office and LaPorte Police Department.