JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. - On August 9, 2018, the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, Illinois State Police SWAT team, and the Johnston City Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 800 block of W. Broadway Street in Johnston City, Williamson County, Illinois.
James Hutchison, 63, was placed under arrest for unlawful delivery of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. In addition, Mitchell Wright, 29, was placed under arrest for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Both Hutchison was and Mitchell were transported to the Williamson County Jail.
The Southern Illinois Enforcement Group (SIEG) is multi-jurisdictional unit which is comprised of agents from the Illinois State Police, Herrin Police Department and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Contributing members of the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group are Cambria Police Department, Carterville Police Department, Crainville Police Department, Creal Springs Police Department, Energy Police Department, Johnston City Police Department, and Pittsburg Police Department.