𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆. #justKnow# #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay# Read more: @TheJusticeDept @WhiteHouse

We are joining @NewLenoxIL Safe Community Coalition & HeartLife Ministries on Aug. 27 from 5-8 p.m. at Lincoln-Way West H.S. for "Your Light Still Shines"—remembering lives lost and sharing vital resources. More info at and

South Bend Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison For Controlled Substance Offense “A drug dealer meant to profit from unleashing nearly 5 pounds of methamphetamine into our community, but a drug canine ruined his plans.   On September 15, 2025, law enforcement performed a traffic stop on a truck Keith Jennings was driving. During the stop, a drug K9 alerted on the vehicle. Officers searched the truck and found approximately 2,128.5 grams of methamphetamine in the backseat area.  Thanks to the collaboration of the Drug Enforcement Administration @DEACHICAGODiv, including the DEA Merrillville District Office, DEA Chicago Special Response Team, DEA Detroit Special Response Team, DEA St. Louis Special Response Team, and DEA North Central Laboratory; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives @ATF_Chicago; the Federal Bureau of Investigation @FBIIndianapolis; the United States Postal Inspection Service @USPIS_CHI; the Indiana State Police @IndStatePolice; the South Bend Police Department @southbendpolice; St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office @LSjcpd; Mishawaka Police Department; the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office @SJC_Prosecutor led by Ken Cotter; and Assistant United States Attorneys Lydia T. Lucius and Joel Gabrielse, the Defendant has been sent to prison for fifteen years, the drugs have been intercepted, and our state and nation is safer,” said U.S. Attorney Adam L. Mildred. 🔗:

Last month, DEA Chicago SAC Todd Smith (center) and DEA Merrillville ASAC Chip Cooke, alongside @USAO_NDIN, met w/@FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs to discuss Operation Highway Shield w/the @IndStatePolice and other federal partners to keep Hoosiers safe. @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept

This HSTF investigation demonstrates the value of coordinated law enforcement efforts to disrupt drug trafficking organizations operating in our communities. @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept

We were honored to share drug prevention resources and information with our nation’s heroes and loved ones at the Chicago Vet Center Veteran and Military Community Resource Fair today in Evergreen Park, Illinois. #FentanylFreeAmerica# @thejusticedept @deahq

Some Chicago teams have a tough decision to make. 👀 Ours doesn’t. Chicago 🤝 Northwest Indiana We cover both—and a whole lot more. Follow DEA Chicago here and on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for news and updates from across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

We had a great time last night at the Ozaukee County, Wisconsin #NationalNightOut#! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello and learn more about how the DEA keeps Wisconsinites safe. @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept

Stay connected with DEA Chicago across all of our social media channels. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for a closer look at DEA's work alongside our law enforcement and community partners across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

We were proud to join OMNI, Link Together and all of our law enforcement and community partners at yesterday's 2026 Summer Celebration in Prospects Heights, Illinois. @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept #FentanylFreeAmerica#

Marion Man Sentenced to 132 Months in Prison For Attempting to Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine “A drug dealer intended to profit from distributing nearly 3 pounds of almost 100% pure methamphetamine and earned 11 years in prison and 5 years of supervised release instead.  The Defendant was to receive a shipment of methamphetamine in the mail from Fresno, California when it was intercepted by the United States Postal Service. Inside the package were three plastic bags containing almost 100% pure methamphetamine with a pure substance weight of 1,317.83 grams. The Defendant admitted to investigators that the methamphetamine was destined for him, and that he planned to unleash that poison on our communities.  He was no rookie, having prior felony convictions for possession of methamphetamine and invasion of privacy.  Thanks to the partnership of the United States Postal Inspection Service @USPIS_CHI, the Drug Enforcement Administration @DEACHICAGODiv, the Indiana State Police @IndStatePolice and Assistant United States Attorneys Teresa L. Ashcraft and Justin C. Sheridan, the Defendant is behind bars, the drugs have been removed from our community, and the nation is safer,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Mildred. 🔗:

Earlier this week, DEA Indianapolis, in collaboration with @ATFHQ, @HSIChicago and @IndStatePolice seized over 800 pounds of methamphetamine - the largest meth seizure in Indiana state history. @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept

South Bend Man Sentenced to 228 Months in Prison For Controlled Substance and Firearm Offenses “An armed drug dealer possessed nearly a pound and a half of pure methamphetamine intending to profit from unleashing that poison in our community.  He will spend the next nineteen years in prison and will be supervised for five years once he is released.  He is no stranger to the system as he has convictions for perjury and a prior federal felony conviction for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, which prohibited him from lawfully possessing firearms.  On November 6, 2025, law enforcement executed search warrants on Smallwood’s home and a vehicle on the property. Officers found approximately 669 grams of pure methamphetamine and a loaded Ruger firearm.  Thanks to the combined efforts of the Drug Enforcement Administration @DEACHICAGODiv, including the DEA Merrillville District Office, DEA Chicago Special Response Team, DEA Detroit Special Response Team, DEA St. Louis Special Response Team, and DEA North Central Laboratory; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives @ATF_Chicago; the Federal Bureau of Investigation @FBIIndianapolis; the United States Postal Inspection Service @USPIS_CHI; the Indiana State Police @IndStatePolice; the South Bend Police Department @southbendpolice; the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office; the Mishawaka Police Department; and the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office @SJC_Prosecutor led by Ken Cotter, the case was brought and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lydia T. Lucius.  Our community and nation are safer because of their partnership as part of the Homeland Security Task Force and Project Safe Neighborhoods,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Mildred. 🔗:

We brought our Illicit Hazard Enforcement truck and gear to Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin yesterday for #NationalNightOut#! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to learn more about what the DEA does to keep Wisconsinites safe.

Many thanks to the @railcats for hosting #NationalNightOut# in Gary, Indiana! The DEA Merrillville, Indiana team is on site, along with the DEA Chicago Field Division One Pill Can Kill Car.