DeKalb man arrested on controlled substance charges

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni

DeKalb police received a report of drug activity at a residence in the 600 block of North Eleventh Street and a search warrant was issued on Thursday. About one half ounce of cocaine was seized from the residence.

According to a DeKalb Police Department press release, “Derrick Rhodes, 41, of DeKalb, was arrested at the residence and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.”

Rhodes was taken to the DeKalb County Jail, pending a bond hearing.