Police say the owner of Pilot Pete's Coffee and Treats in the Elmhurst Metra station was caught selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer.
Key points
- Peter Thomas, owner of Pilot Pete's Coffee and Treats, faces three counts of selling methamphetamine.
- The alleged sales occurred on Sept. 1, Sept. 30, and at Thomas' Villa Park home.
- He was released pending trial with strict substance‑use restrictions and testing requirements.
DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced Thursday that Peter Thomas, 35, of Villa Park, was charged with intent to deliver methamphetamine after an undercover officer bought the drug at his shop on three separate occasions.
According to prosecutors, the first purchase was arranged on Aug. 31 and completed on Sept. 1 at Pilot Pete's Coffee and Treats, located in the 100‑block of West First Street in Elmhurst; two additional purchases were made on Sept. 30 and at Thomas' Villa Park residence.
Charges and alleged transactions
Authorities say the methamphetamine was packaged in a brown envelope bearing the shop’s name, and officers recovered additional meth from Thomas' pocket when he was taken into custody at his business on the day of the third purchase.
Thomas appeared in court the following morning, was not detained pre‑trial, and was released with conditions that prohibit possession or consumption of alcohol, marijuana, or any non‑prescribed controlled substances, and require him to submit to testing.
Court appearance and release conditions
He is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 23; no further details on potential penalties have been released.
Reader questions
What specific charges does Peter Thomas face?
He is charged with intent to deliver methamphetamine, resisting a police officer and unlawful possession of marijuana by a driver.
When did the alleged drug transactions take place?
The first transaction occurred on Sept. 1 after an arrangement on Aug. 31, with follow‑up purchases on Sept. 30 and at his Villa Park home later that month.
What conditions were imposed on Thomas after his release?
He must not possess or consume alcohol, marijuana, or any non‑prescribed controlled substances and must submit to testing.
Source: abc7chicago.com