Deputies find crack cocaine after pulling over a stolen vehicle; Rockford man arrested

Deputies find crack cocaine after pulling over a stolen vehicle; Rockford man arrested
Deputies find crack cocaine after pulling over a stolen vehicle; Rockford man arrested
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested James Powell, 67, for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle with crack cocaine inside.

On September 5, around midnight, officers were near Christina and Martha Streets looking for a stolen green Kia Soul.

Authorities pulled the suspect over in a driveway in the 2300 block of Lucille Street after a slow-speed chase.

Officials found two crack pipes and multiple crack rocks when they searched the vehicle.

The car was returned to the rightful owner when she arrived on the scene.

Powell is charged with fleeing and attempting to elude officers, possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia.

His mugshot was not available at this time.


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