MARION, Ill. (WSIL) -- A West Frankfort man is having a preliminary hearing in Williamson County next month for drug and theft charges.
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Sheriff's deputies say they witnessed Levi J. Flute, 27, of West Frankfort, driving a motorcycle north on Otis Street from DeYoung Street in Marion around 9:08 p.m. Saturday August 12 according to a news release.
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Deputies pulled Flute over, whom they knew had a suspended license through a prior police contact, and found that the license plate didn't match the motorcycle.
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Investigators say the vehicle's identification number (VIN) identified the motorcycle as stolen and deputies arrested and searched Flute.
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Deputies say they found a cellophane wrapper containing a white substance suspected to be narcotics. The substance tested positive for 'Croak', a combination of methamphetamine and cocaine.
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Flute was charged with possessing a stolen motor vehicle, meth possession and a possessing controlled substance. Flute was also cited for driving with a suspended license and not having a valid driver's license.
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Flute's preliminary hearing is happening Wednesday September 6 at 9 a.m. at the Williamson County Courthouse in Marion.