BY JENNIFER BOWEN - News-Democrat
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department is looking for three men who have been charged with felony drug-related offenses.
The St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office issued 10 felony warrants on nine suspects based on investigations conducted by the St. Clair County Drug Tactical Unit over the past several months in several metro-east communities.
Six of the suspects were arrested Wednesday during a sweep by the St. Clair County Patrol Division, the Criminal Investigation Section, the Street Crimes Unit, the Drug Tactical Unit, members of the Belleville Police Department and the Illinois State Police MEGSI Unit.
Antwyne L. Warren. - Provided to BND
"The St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office and the police agencies who participated in apprehending the suspects sent a clear message that drug activity will not be tolerated in any area of St. Clair County," said Sgt. William Kenny, supervisor of the St. Clair County Drug Tactical Unit.
During the sweep, three suspects could not be located, and the Drug Tactical Unit is asking for the public's help to find them.
Police are looking for:
Kenneth B. Bownes Jr., 22, of 422 S. 40th St. in Centreville. Bownes is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, two counts of unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and two counts of unlawful possession of marijuana.
Mark A. Crawford, 42, of 650 N. 41st St. in East St. Louis. Crawford is charged with the unlawful possession of a controlled substance and driving under the influence.
Antwyne L. Warren, 31, of 7014 Ames Drive in Centreville. Warren is charged with the unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Anyone with information about the suspects can contact Kenney at 277-3505 ext. 5707 or Cencom at 277-3500. Tips can remain anonymous.
The six suspects arrested Wednesday remain in custody at the St. Clair County Jail.
Contact reporter Jennifer Bowen at jbowen@bnd.com or 239-2667.
