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Police seize cocaine in traffic stop near Morris

A photo of a Grundy County Sheriff's Office squad car, taken Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested two Peoria men Tuesday and seized 2 kilograms of suspected cocaine and 11 grams of cannabis.

Police said they arrested James Coats, 32, and John Peyton, Jr., 44, both of Peoria, after making a traffic stop due to traffic violations.

Coats and Peyton were charged with possession with intent to deliver more than 900 grams of cocaine.

Both men were transported to the Grundy County Jail and are awaiting pretrial release hearings.

John Peyton, Jr., 44, of Peoria.
James Coats, 32, of Peoria.
Michael Urbanec

Michael Urbanec

Michael Urbanec covers Grundy County and the City of Morris, Coal City, Minooka, and more for the Morris Herald-News