Gun, Coke, Xanax, Weed Seized In Aurora Drug Deal: Cops

AURORA, IL -- Two men and one women were arrested Wednesday after police seized weed, cocaine, Xanax, and pills during an "apparent drug transaction." Guadalupe Magana, 21, of Aurora, Natalie Erickson, 21, of Geneva, and Joshua D. Martinez, 21, of Aurora, were all arrested in connection with the incident.

Police say they got a report around 5:15 p.m. of suspicious activity near the intersection of Arbor and Savannah Drives. Police arrived to find a gray Hyundai Accent unoccupied with its doors unlocked, windows rolled down, and purses and cellphones inside.

A white Chevy Monte Carlo then arrived and officers attempted to stop it, according to police. Police officers say they followed the car to a home in the 2900 block of Savannah Dr. There, the driver and a passenger allegedly got out of the car and attempted to flee on foot.

Police say they discovered Martinez had been driving on a suspended license and without insurance information.

During an investigation, police found 160 grams of marijuana, a handgun, and Xanax pills. Police then allegedly found cocaine on two female occupants of the vehicle.

According to police, Erickson and one female had previously been in the Hyundai.

Martinez was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon. Police charged Magana with unlawful possession of cannabis, unlawful possession or delivery of cannabis, and traffic offenses.

Erickson was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and the other woman, a 19-year-old from Elburn, was not charged, according to police.

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