JOLIET — 5 days in the past, the Joliet Police Division made three arrests on the identical time, recovering 4 loaded weapons within the course of, the company famous. The license plate on the Chrysler 300 was for a unique automobile. Officers checked the Automobile Identification Quantity and located the Chrysler was reported stolen out of Chicago.
The Joliet Tactical Officers recovered two Glock handguns, a Ruger handgun and an AR type rifle. All have been loaded with ammunition, the company famous.
On June 7, 26-year-old Henry Thornton of Joliet was taken to the Will County Jail on expenses of armed ordinary felony, illegal possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a stolen motorcar, possession of hashish greater than 30 grams however lower than 100 grams, obstructing a police officer, resisting a police officer and driving whereas license is suspended.
As for Thornton’s acquaintance, 24-year-old Janari McClellan of Joliet was additionally taken to the Will County Jail on expenses of illegal use of a weapon by a felon, aggravated assault, obstructing a police officer and resisting a police officer.
And there was a 16-year-old boy with them, too. He was arrested and brought to the River Valley Justice Heart on the cost of aggravated illegal use of a weapon.
In line with Joliet Police Investigations Sgt. Tizoc Landeros:
At 7:45 a.m., Joliet tactical officers have been patrolling the realm of Cass Avenue and Henderson Avenue and noticed a black Chrysler 300 with gear violations.
They watched the Chrysler park at a close-by gasoline station, they usually acknowledged Thornton, who was beforehand concerned in a fleeing and eluding case from the identical officers.
Thornton was approached within the gasoline station to forestall him from fleeing a second time. He resisted the officers however was ultimately taken into custody. Thornton was discovered to own a bag of hashish.
Different officers approached the Chrysler 300 and noticed McClellan within the entrance passenger seat holding a handgun. McClelland complied with their instructions to drop the handgun. McClellan exited the automobile and tried to run, however McClellan was apprehended shortly after.
The rear seat passenger, the 16-year-old boy, exited the automobile holding a handgun. He complied with the officers’ command to drop the handgun and was taken into custody.
A fourth particular person ran from the Chrysler 300 and remains to be at giant.
