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Suspect in custody after pursuit Wednesday

Michael D. Willis – Photo LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office

PERU – A Chicago area man is in custody after an attempted drug arrest led to a pursuit Wednesday.   According to Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team were involved in an undercover controlled buy of purported heroin when the suspect allegedly fled in a vehicle, leaving Peru and traveling on I-80.  Bureau County Sheriff’s Deputies were involved in the pursuit that was eventually terminated near Wyanet.   The vehicle was later found abandoned and before 4 PM 34-year-old Michael D. Willis was located in a garage and taken into custody on a number of pending charges with bond yet to be set.

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