Cook County man charged with felonies after allegedly selling cocaine to undercover officer

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A Des Plaines man faces several felony charges after authorities say he sold cocaine to an undercover officer in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

What we know:

Cook County Sheriff’s police and Rosemont police carried out a joint investigation that focused on 31-year-old Miguel Perez.

During the operation, Perez allegedly sold cocaine to an undercover officer on multiple occasions.

On Tuesday, investigators executed a search warrant at Perez’s home in Des Plaines. Officers reported finding a loaded gun, an extended magazine, and about 47 pounds of weed.

Perez was charged with manufacture/delivery of cocaine, manufacture/delivery of cannabis, and felon in possession of a weapon.

What's next:

He appeared at the Skokie Courthouse on Wednesday and was ordered to remain in custody at Cook County Jail.

The Source: The information in this story came from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

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