19-05-2025
Woman arrested in Danville for illegal weapon, drug possession
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Danville woman was arrested over the weekend after police found she was in possession of drugs and a weapon illegally during a traffic stop.
Around 11 p.m. on Sunday, a Danville police officer stopped a vehicle around Jackson and Williams Streets for a registration violation. Police said the driver, identified as 31-year-old Ebonnie Bryant, had a suspended driver's license in Illinois.
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After investigating further, officers also found an illegally transported firearm inside the car, as well as a controlled substance.
Bryant was arrested and brought to the Vermilion County Public Safety Building. She was booked on charges of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance.
The police department said all subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250. To make an anonymous tip contact the Vermilion County Crimestoppers at 217-446-TIPS (8477), visit their website or use the mobile app P3TIPS.
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