Resident Charged With Felony Meth Possession

Arlington Heights police arrested a 44-year-old resident on a felony methamphetamine possession charge after a traffic stop that also led to three vehicle-related counts. (patch.com) Patch reported the case in the Arlington Heights police blotter and said the additional charges were driving on a suspended license, obstructing identification, and operating an uninsured vehicle. The item identified the accused as an Arlington Heights resident and said booking and court details were included in the blotter entry. (patch.com) Under Illinois law, meth possession is charged by weight. Possessing less than 5 grams is a Class 3 felony, and 5 grams to less than 15 grams is a Class 2 felony. (ilga.gov) The obstructing identification count points to a separate allegation that the person gave police false identifying information during a lawful detention or arrest. Illinois classifies that offense as a Class A misdemeanor. (ilga.gov) Driving on a suspended license is a distinct Illinois offense under the Vehicle Code, and operating an uninsured vehicle can trigger its own penalties and license consequences. Those counts often turn a routine stop into a case with both criminal and traffic exposure. (ilga.gov) Arlington Heights police say the department serves a village of more than 75,000 residents and updates an online crime map daily on weekdays. The department says patrol and traffic enforcement are part of its regular duties. (vah.com) Police blotter items are summaries of arrests and charges, not findings of guilt. The case now moves to court, where prosecutors would have to prove the meth and vehicle-related allegations. (patch.com)