Two Arrested in Galesburg Drug Bust

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GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) – Two men have been arrested and charged after a search warrant investigation in Galesburg.

Police say on Sunday they obtained a search warrant for an unattached garage located in the 400 block of North Cedar Street in Galesburg.

The Galesburg Special Response Team executed the search warrant and officers located crystal methamphetamine, heroin, firearms, ammunition, weapons, and stolen items.

Police have arrested two people in connection with their findings.

Gilbert Bicknell, of Galesburg, was arrested and charged with criminal fortification of a residence, felon in possession / use of a firearm, meth delivery with intent to deliver 5-15 grams, meth possession 5-15 grams, manufacturing and delivery heroin more than 1 gram, theft and unauthorized control of stolen property great then $500 and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also arrested on a warrant out of Knox County.

Jay Murdock, of Galesburg, was charged with obstructing justice, and on mercer county warrants and a warrant out of Knox County.