Two people were arrested and charged in two separate counties after an investigation by the Central Illinois Enforcement Group or CIEG. After receiving multiple complaints over the past couple of months for suspected illegal drug activity at 801 South Poplar Street, an investigation was initiated with the CIEG, Pana PD, Christian County Sheriff’s Office, and additional agencies including the East Central Illinois Task Force or ECITF.
Dagan Traylor of Shelbyville was arrested on August 29th after both the CIEG and the ECITF discovered 770 grams of meth, 8 grams of cocaine, more than 100 rounds of ammunition, and six loaded and defaced guns including one rifle, two handguns, and three sawed-off shotguns. The case was originally charged in Shelby County Court but was later transferred to the US District Court, Central District of Illinois in Champaign, IL. Traylor was out on parole when apprehended and currently remains in federal custody.
On October 13th, Christian County State’s Attorney Wes Poggenpohl approved and filed two Class X Felonies against Dakoda Cantrell of 801 South Poplar in Pana. The charges consisted of meth delivery of 15-100 grams and meth delivery of 100-400 grams. Cantrell was already in custody in Christian County on a Class 3 Meth Possession of 5-15 grams after an arrest in Pana. Cantrell was out on parole when apprehended and is held in Christian County Correctional Center on a $250,000 bond.
Pana Police say they continue to aggressively target drug dealers and drug houses in the community.
