Police: Tinley Park man arrested for having crack cocaine

A TINLEY Park man was arrested for possession of crack cocaine about 2:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 on Interstate 55.

Edward Salazar, 35, Tinley Park, was taken to the county jail for a court appearance.

Deputy Paul Clampitt reported he was on Interstate 55 when he saw a northbound Ford truck with no front license plate. When the truck went past, it had a rear license plate. A computer check, however, showed the registration was suspended.

After stopping the truck, Deputy Clampitt reported Salazar, the driver, was very nervous and gave conflicting information about where he had been.

When Salazar got out of the truck, the deputy reported he saw pieces of copper mesh and small white chunks of material on the middle seat. He also reported Salazar had a large piece of copper mesh in his pocket. Copper mesh is commonly used is smoking crack.

Deputy Clampitt said he collected the white material and it field tested positive for cocaine.