CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been arrested for allegedly selling meth out of his home, which doubled as a daycare.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Delwin Hodge, 27, was arrested in the 2100 block of Wright Avenue in North Chicago on July 31st.
Hodge was the target of an investigation by the Special Investigations Group, a task force specializing in drug trafficking.
During the operation, authorities said Hodge sold over 200 grams of methamphetamine to undercover detectives.
Police said it appeared that drugs were flushed down the toilet just prior to the entry of the SWAT team at the residence.
Packaging materials for drug distribution were found in Hodge’s bedroom, authorities said. A gun and ammunition were also found inside the home.
Detectives said the home also operated as a daycare, and the gun was not secured and acessible to children. DCFS was notified of the situation, police said.
Hodge has been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony), and endangering the life/welfare of a child.
Police said Hodge as on parole at the time of his arrest.
Sheriff John D. Idleburg said, “It is absolutely unacceptable for anyone to traffic dangerous drugs in our community, especially from a home where children are present. The fact that methamphetamine was being sold and a firearm was left accessible in a daycare environment is beyond reckless. I am proud of the outstanding work our Special Investigations Group and SWAT did to safely apprehend this individual and prevent further harm.”
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