AMBOY – At approximately 6:14 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, deputies from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Route 52 near Searls Road south of Amboy. 

K-9 Henry came to the scene and conducted a free air sniff on the vehicle.  A positive alert was obtained for the presence of controlled substances.

As a result of the stop, Jerry W. Juzwiak Jr., 35, of Westmont, has been arrested and charged with the following:

Armed Violence, a Class X Felony

Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine) with the Intent to Deliver, a Class 1 Felony

Possession of a Firearm without a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card - Revoked (three counts), a Class 3 Felony

Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine), a Class 4 Felony

Possession of Firearm Ammunition without a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card – Revoked (two counts), a Class A Misdemeanor

Juzwiak was ordered to be detained at the Lee County Jail on case number 24 CF 213.

Citizens are reminded to call and report any illegal activity to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department at (815) 284-6631 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CAUGHT-U.  Callers can remain anonymous and receive rewards of up to $1,000 if their information leads to an arrest.