Two arrested on narcotics related charges Thursday

 

[September 21, 2018] 

LINCOLN 

On September 20, 2018, an investigation conducted by the Central Illinois Enforcement Group (CIEG) into the distribution of several narcotics from a home in the 1000 block of Tremont Street in Lincoln, Logan County, ended in the arrest of 22 year old Phillip M Barnd of Lincoln for Manufacturer/Delivery of Controlled Substance which is a Class X felony. Also arrested was a 20 year old Ricky Webb of Peoria, Illinois, for a two outstanding arrest warrants. Barnd and Webb were transported to the Logan County Jail.

The Central Illinois Enforcement Group (CIEG) is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force which has served the District 9 area since 1986. The Central Illinois Enforcement Group is comprised of officers from the Illinois State Police, Athens Police Department, Christian County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, Jacksonville Police Department, Lincoln Police Department, Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, Pana Police Department, Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Police Department, and the Taylorville Police Department.

This investigation is still open and in progress by the Central Illinois Enforcement Group. The arrest charges are merely allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All reports will be forwarded to the Logan County State’s Attorney for review.

Phillip Barnd

Rickey Webb

Participating agencies: Illinois State Police CIEG, Lincoln Police Department, Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police Special Weapons and Tactics Unit, Logan County Paramedics, and Lincoln Fire Department.

Anyone with information about anyone manufacturing or delivering illegal narcotics is urged to call Logan County Crime Stoppers at 217-732-3000.

[AUTHORITY: Paul Adams, Chief of Police]