EAST ST. LOUIS -- The U.S. Marshals Service have arrested a local man believed to be a drug dealer in several counties.
39-year-old Ralph T. Walker was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, permitting the unlawful use of a building and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver. These charges were issued by the Madison County State's Attorney's Office in August.
Walker is believed to be distributing to three Illinois counties along with St. Louis City and County. The investigation ended when he as charged, but Walker's whereabouts were unknown until a tip led to his location and arrest.
Bond has been set at $80,000.
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