Traffic Stop Yields Drug Charges: Blotter

Two Chicago women were arrested with 18 plastic bags containing a substance suspected to be heroin after a June 19 traffic stop, according to Homewood police reports.

Kristen Motsinger, 24, of the 700 block of 105th Street, Chicago, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, obstructing identification, possession of drug paraphernalia, with a suspended license, driving without insurance and driving with one headlight.

Britney Siciliano, 23, of the 700 block of 105th Street, Chicago, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and obstructing identification.

Police pulled over Motsinger at about 11:54 p.m., in 1400 block of Ridge Road, for driving with only one working headlight, the report stated. During the stop, both women gave the officer false names, the report added.

Motsinger gave police her real name once she was in custody, and a background check revealed she had a suspended New Jersey driver’s license, the report stated. Eventually, police were given Siciliano’s New Jersey driver’s license and a bag containing 18 plastic bags filled with a white powdery substance suspected to be heroin, the report added.

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