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Illegal drug use may not only be dangerous to one's physical and mental health, it could also result in serious legal problems. When under the influence of drugs, Waukegan residents could be at risk of making serious mistakes that they would never make while sober. These mistakes could result in criminal charges that could be far more serious than drug possession.

For example, the use of bath salts has been linked to some very odd and frightening behaviors and situations throughout the U.S. The designer drug has gained much attention over the past few years due to the severe and fatal health problems the drugs can cause users to suffer. Despite the dangers and risks that have been associated with the drugs, though, many people still choose to use the substances.

In an effort to prevent more sailors from using bath salts, the United States Navy has released a new public service announcement to increase awareness of the dangers and consequences of using bath salts.

Last week, a Lake County jury concluded that a defendant was guilty of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and guilty of possession with intent to deliver cannabis.

A verdict like this can be difficult to accept, especially since drug charges can result in harsh penalties in Illinois. However, it is important that defendants control their reactions in court. After hearing that a jury had found him guilty of drug charges last week, the defendant became angry and attacked an officer. Now the 35-year-old man is facing additional criminal charges, including a felony charge.

Police in Waukegan executed two search warrants recently and confiscated "large amounts" of drugs and cash. They also arrested four people, all of whom are now facing drug charges.

In the first raid, police arrested a 33-year-old man after they stormed a home in the 800 block of Massena Avenue and found drug paraphernalia, $3,500 in cash, two handguns and almost 12 grams of heroin.

Being accused of a crime can have serious consequences that many teens may not be aware of. Some may think because they are a juvenile the consequences will be minimal and their record will not follow them into adulthood. The fact is that if you are convicted of a crime that conviction can impact a multitude of events in your life, including educational and employment opportunities. One North Chicago teen may have learned this the hard way after being arrested on drug charges by Waukegan police.

The arrest came about after a traffic stop near Lincoln Avenue and 8th Street that was initiated by a K-9, according to reports. The juvenile was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by an older sibling who was not charged in the case. Police said officers searched the juvenile and found eight bags of marijuana or cannabis that appeared to be individually packed for distribution or sale. Police say the teen told them he was selling the drugs for $5 per bag. Perhaps that wasn't the teen's first mistake.

In May, a 26-year-old Lake County man died from a heroin overdose. After his death, police conducted an investigation in order to find the source of the heroin that led to the fatal overdose. Although individuals who consume too much alcohol or choose to use drugs are certainly responsible for their own actions, drug overdose deaths often prompt criminal investigations.

As a result of the investigation into the man's death, two individuals were arrested. Last week, one of the defendants was sentenced to seven years in prison for his alleged involvement in the fatal overdose and other criminal offenses. The 41-year-old Waukegan man did receive a maximum prison sentence for the drug charges in which he pleaded guilty to.

After a three month undercover drug crime investigation, Lake County authorities announced last week that they had recently removed 22 kilograms of K-2, a designer drug, from our streets.

Designer drugs such as bath salts and K-2 are made to mimic the effects of other drugs like marijuana and cocaine. However, these drugs are particularly dangerous compared to marijuana because designer drugs contain chemical compounds. Designer drugs are illegal, and folks who continue to sell these substances could face felony drug charges.

Following last week's announcement about the recent K-2 drug bust, authorities said that they expect to make more arrests in the coming weeks. Authorities believe that targeting retail shops that sell these substances is a priority in order to ensure the safety of children and young adults in the area who are more likely to try these potentially harmful substances.

When an Illinois resident is charged with delivering illegal substances or possessing an illegal substance, the individual could face serious penalties if he or she is convicted of a drug crime. Illinois residents can also face additional criminal charges and penalties if they sell drugs to someone else who later overdoses on the drug.

Many state and federal law enforcement agencies put much of their focus on reducing and preventing drunk driving, gang violence and drug crimes in order to create safer communities. One method that is used to try to reduce drug crimes in Illinois includes allowing prosecutors to file homicide charges against individuals who deliver illegal substances to others who later die of overdoses from the drugs.

After investigating a Midway Airport employee since January, a federal drug task force arrested the Southwest Airlines baggage handler outside his home last week in Oak Park. The Drug Enforcement Administration and Chicago police began investigating the man after a criminal suspect in another case informed authorities about the man's alleged involvement with trafficking large quantities of liquid PCP in the Chicago area.

The baggage handler for the airport now faces federal drug charges. After his arrest, prosecutors argued that the man could be a flight risk and a danger to the community due to the nature of the alleged crime, therefore, he should remain in the custody of police while he awaits his trial, prosecutors claimed.

When someone is accused and convicted of a crime, it can cause quite a bit of stress on his or her family. But what happens when everyone in that family is just as guilty?

A family of four in Bartlett, Illinois, pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony drug possession as part of a plea deal in DuPage County. According to a Chicago Sun-Times report, police raided the family home earlier this year and found a wide variety of drugs, including marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms and prescription painkillers. The raid was the result of an undercover investigation into drug trafficking in the suburb.