(MT. VERNON, IL) — The Mt. Vernon Police Department/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office High Risk Team executed three search warrants on Tuesday morning, which led to the arrests of seven area residents. The search warrants were obtained through investigations by the MVPD/JCSO Narcotics Division, with the assistance of the Jefferson County State’s Attorney’s Office. The warrants were signed by the Honorable Judges, David Overstreet and Jo Beth Weber. The investigations indicated that controlled substances were being sold from the residences. After the residences were secured a search was conducted by Narcotics Division Detectives. At the first address, 1018 Warren Ave., two male subjects fled from the residence as the High Risk Team arrived. They were both apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. One of the subjects, 26 year old Curtis Booker, was found to be in possession of quantities of heroin, packaged for delivery and was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Cannabis, Possession of Drug Equipment, Resisting a Peace Officer and Child Endangerment. A female, 23 year old Gabrielle House, and two small children were located inside the residence. House was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Cannabis, Possession of Drug Equipment and Child Endangerment. Also arrested was 26 year old Trimail Clay, who was charged with Possession of Cannabis and Resisting a Peace Officer. A search of 1018 Warren Ave. resulted in the discovery of quantities of heroin, cannabis, drug equipment and drug proceeds. The street value of the heroin was determined to be $3800.00. At the second residence, #5 Bravard Place, 28 year old Moses Curtis and 26 year old Theodore Jefferson, were found inside. A search of the residence revealed quantities of crack cocaine, cannabis, drug equipment and drug proceeds. Curtis was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver and Possession of Drug Equipment. Jefferson was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver and Possession of Drug Equipment. At the third residence, 1117 S 12th Street, a 63 year old Larry Mays and 53 year old Yvonne Jones were found inside. A search of the residence revealed quantities of cocaine, cannabis, drug equipment, loaded firearms and drug proceeds. Mays was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Drug Equipment and Possession of Firearms by a Felon. Jones was charged with Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver. Over $5000.00 in drug proceeds were seized from the three locations. Bond for all seven suspects is to be set by a judge. All persons arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.