(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
The Kenosha DA’s office and the attorney representing a woman accused of trafficking a large amount of drugs from Illinois into Salem Lakes has accepted a plea deal, according to the discussion in court today. The Kenosha DA’s office is recommending that Bermudez serve 6 months of conditional jail time and three years of probation.
Bermudez was caught by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department allegedly transporting $81,000 of THC vape cartridges. Ashley J. Bermudez, 27, of Chicago, IL, a convicted felon was previously convicted of drug dealing in Cook County in 2017. According to the criminal complaint, Bermudez was driving on Highway 50 in Salem Lakes. A Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy clocked Bermudez driving 71mph in a 55mph zone, so he pulled her over.
(Kenosha Sheriff)
Bermudez was the only occupant of the vehicle and told the deputy she was driving “to a friend’s house.” The deputy could smell a strong odor of raw marijuana. He asked Bermudez when the last time she smoked marijuana was and she told him “like yesterday.” Bermudez readily admitted to the deputy that she had drugs in the car.
A total of 2700-1000mg (2700g) THC labeled vape cartridges were seized and placed into evidence, along with a miscellaneous amount of THC in smaller quantities and different forms. The Kenosha DA’s Office was advised by the Sheriff’s Department that the value of the vape cartridges carries a street value of $81,000 and this amount of vape cartridges is more than personal use, but rather consistent with being in route to deliver due to the sheer quantity and street value. Also, the companies [In Illinois] will not sell the above amount in bulk unless it goes a dispensary.
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
“Yes, we know marijuana/THC can legally be bought in Illinois but we are not in Illinois,” the Sheriff’s Department said in a Facebook post.
(Kenosha Sheriff)
Bermudez appeared in intake court on October 18, 2023 and was charged with Possession with Intent – THC (>2500-10,000g). She was given a $25,000 cash bail and it was posted the next morning by a woman named Kelly DeJesus. That following morning, in an emergency hearing requested by the state, prosecutor Alexander Huber played for commissioner William Michel II one or more Jail phone calls. The defendant was recorded on the phone saying that she would rather “go on the run” than do four years in prison. Four years in prison is what the person on the other end of the phone suggested she would receive even though the maximum sentence is much higher.
The plea hearing is scheduled for April 8, 2024 at 8am.
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
18 Responses
Who is protecting the citizens??? The Judge and DA need to be replaced!!!
You need to be replaced. This dumbfuck state is missing out on a ton of revenue . You must love paying high taxes
Wrong…every single state that has legalized has caused widespread usage, high unemployment, high disability claims. Basically people get so toasted all the time, they can’t pass a drug test, their brains are fried. Vape, gummies, cookies, grass, are used constantly. These people are perpetually high…wastoids of society.
False. Stay off of lamestream news. You’re talking about heroin California. Marijuana is NOT a drug.
Hey Straight White Male, Marijuana has another name it’s called dope.
Ok boomer
Uhhhm they already are dumbkoff — why not make $$$$ off them —- this dumb chick that got arrested is nothing
You sound so intelligent, so much so that we’ll all change our minds and agree.
(Responding to “Me”)
I am obviously much smarter than you
I’d rather dispensaries be selling this versus some hood ass Mexican girl from Chicago.
She’s setup as a narc. She’s gotta have contact(s) in either a dispensary or in the manufacturing/delivery in order to get that amount. They want the big guy.
What a waste of time and tax money. Victimless “crime”.
Someones talking in order to get that sweet plea deal….2nd offense felon and only 6 months & 3 year probation😂 It would be nice if all were tested for fentynal & other crap so people know what’s out there! Nice bust….any bust is a nice bust! Keep taking the trash out👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Except when Barney Fife pulled her over 10 cars with fentanyl drove by
Rule #1 : When carrying huge amounts of illegal drugs in your car , obey all traffic laws.
The signs were in English, she probably couldn’t translate.
Degenerates!