Pubdate: Sat, 24 Mar 2001
Source: Munster Times (IN)
Copyright: 2001 The Munster Times
Contact:  The Times, 601 45th Ave., Munster, IN 46321
Fax: (219) 933-3249
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DRUG CHARGES ON THE RISE

CROWN POINT -- Prosecutors are charging more drug offenders because police 
are more proficient at spotting drugs and drug paraphernalia during traffic 
stops.

Lake County Prosecutor Bernard A. Carter said his staff filed more than 800 
drug charges last year -- a 33 percent increase over 1999. Carter said 
better police techniques account for the increase. He said

Chris McQuillin, his drug unit supervisor, and deputy prosecutors provide 
police with around-the-clock legal advice that helps them file charges in a 
more timely manner.
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