Police: Rockford man injures officer during weapons arrest
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Pierre Watson, 31, for weapons possession by a felon, among other charges.
On June 1, around 1:41 a.m., officers pulled over Watson's Chevrolet Monte Carlo when he did not use a turn signal, according to court records. Authorities determined Watson had a suspended driver's license in Illinois.
When officials approached the car, they could smell cannabis and saw an open bottle of Hennessy.
The suspect was taken into custody but attempted to run away, causing an officer to be injured.
Police searched the vehicle and found a loaded pistol.
Watson was previously convicted of intending to deliver controlled substances in 2017 and 2020.
He is charged with possession of a firearm without a FOID, transporting an open alcohol container, unlawful possession of cannabis, driving on a suspended license, driving an uninsured vehicle, improper turn signal use, possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a firearm by a repeat felon, resisting an officer.
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