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Chicago man charged with intent to deliver heroin in Bureau County

Arraignment set for June 14

John Lofton

A Chicago man was charged Tuesday in Bureau County with intent to deliver heroin, a Class X felony, according to court documents.

John Lofton, 59, is accused of possession of heroin with intent to deliver 15 grams or more but less than 100 grams, according to court records.

The state’s petition to deny pretrial release was granted. Lofton remains in the Bureau County Jail.

His arraignment is set for 1:15 p.m. Friday, June 14.

Maribeth M. Wilson

Maribeth M. Wilson has been a reporter with Shaw Media for two years, one of those as news editor at the Morris Herald-News. She became a part of the NewsTribune staff in 2023.