Months-long Investigation Nets Three Drug-related Arrests
Joliet Police arrested three men in connection with drug-related offenses.
Nathaniel Kilburn (35, Peotone) was arrested, processed, and released on a Notice to Appear for Possession of a Controlled Substance (2 Counts) and Possession of Drug Equipment. Kilburn was transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for a Will County Warrant.
Michael Carson (69, Joliet) was arrested, processed, and released on a Notice to Appear for Possession of a Controlled Substance (3 Counts).
Scott Wells (54, Joliet) was arrested, processed, and released on a Notice to Appear for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance (4 Counts).
Following a months-long investigation conducted by the Joliet Police Department Narcotics Unit, Officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of East Bevan Drive on August 8, 2024, at 8:55 a.m. Upon search of the residence, Officers recovered suspected methamphetamine and heroin, prescription pills, and drug paraphernalia, including syringes and pipes used for ingesting narcotics.
Kilburn, Carson, and Wells were located within the residence, and all three were placed into custody without incident. It was determined that Kilburn possessed an active Will County warrant for failing to appear in court on previous theft charges.
