OTTAWA — On Aug. 9 at about 1:35 p.m., the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (Tri-DENT), assisted by LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police and Earlville Police, conducted a buy/bust operation in the 3000 block of North State Route 71 in Ottawa.
During the operation, Tri-DENT agents conducted a controlled purchase of approximately 36 grams of purported cocaine from Trini Morando, 48, of Chicago. Following the purchase, Morando was stopped by patrol and taken into custody.
Morando was transported to the LaSalle County Jail for further investigation. Following the investigation, Morando was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance — cocaine (Class X).
Morando is being held at the LaSalle County Jail on a $1 million bond (10 percent apply).
A news release from Tri-DENT notes that all subjects are innocent until proved guilty by a court of law.