Posted: Monday, 15 March 2010 5:12AM

Waukegan Man Busted With Pot, Bad Money




(Waukegan, IL) A Waukegan man is behind bars, after police say they found a large stash of marijuana in his home. Mateo Ambriz-Lopez was taken into custody over the weekend, when he reportedly tried to send a package filled with fake money, to Arizona. After being caught, officials searched the 23-year-old’s home where the pot was discovered. Ambriz-Lopez now faces charges of possession with intent to deliver and forgery. In total he could face up to 15-years if convicted…he is due back in court next month.