Danville men arrested for unlawful possession, use of a weapon
On Friday, March 21, at around 9 p.m., members of the Danville Police Department Problem-Oriented Policing Unit conducted a traffic stop in the area of Gilbert and Williams Streets after witnessing a moving violation.
'P.O.P. officers made contact with two subjects in the vehicle who were identified as 19-year-old Alex Doe and 19-year-old Joshua S. Brocks both of Danville,' Danville Deputy Chief Terry McCord said. 'During the stop, officers witnessed a firearm in the vehicle and further investigation showed neither man could legally possess a firearm.'
Both men were arrested and transported to the Vermilion County Public Safety Building for processing. Doe was found to be on probation in Vermilion County and was booked on the charge of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. Brocks was booked on the charge of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Anyone who can provide information on this incident is asked to contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or contact Vermilion County Crimestoppers at vccrimestoppers.org, use the mobile app. P3TIPS, or call 217-446-TIPS (8477).
The Danville Police Department reminds the public that all subjects arrested and booked are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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