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Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Convicted felon arrested in Naperville on charges he was driving 4 loaded guns
A convicted felon has been charged with unlawful gun possession after Naperville police found several loaded firearms in his car, including one with a 50-round drum magazine and another converted into an automatic weapon, officials said. Marcus Carroll, 30, of Calumet City, was pulled over on a traffic stop about 2 a.m. Saturday at Aurora Avenue and South Route 59 after police spotted a handgun inside his car while it had been parked, a news release from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office and Naperville Police Department said. Officers recovered the Glock 43 9mm gun with a 50-round drum magazine they'd initially seen on the floorboard behind the front passenger seat. The weapon had been moved to beneath the driver's seat, where it was 'uncased, loaded and immediately accessible,' the release said. During a search of the vehicle, police also found a backpack containing a Glock 23 .40-caliber gun with a switch rendering it fully automatic, a Springfield Hellcat 9mm gun and a Glock 19 9mm gun. All four weapons were loaded with one round in the chamber, the release said. Carroll was charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a weapon by a repeat felony offender, a class X felony, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, a class 2 felony. DuPage County Associate Judge Christine Cody granted the prosecution's motion that Carroll be held at the county jail pending trial, the release said. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 23. 'With a history of multiple felony convictions, including armed robbery with a firearm and vehicular hijacking, Mr. Carroll is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm,' State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement. 'The allegation that he was in possession of four loaded weapons, one with a 50-round drum and another that had been modified to allow it to fire fully automatic, are extremely troubling,' he said.
Chicago Tribune
28-05-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Convicted felon arrested in Naperville on charges he was driving 4 loaded gunsguns
A convicted felon has been charged with unlawful gun possession after Naperville police found several loaded firearms in his car, including one with a 50-round drum magazine and another converted into an automatic weapon, officials said. Marcus Carroll, 30, of Calumet City, was pulled over on a traffic stop about 2 a.m. Saturday at Aurora Avenue and South Route 59 after police spotted a handgun inside his car while it had been parked, a news release from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office and Naperville Police Department said. Officers recovered the Glock 43 9mm gun with a 50-round drum magazine they'd initially seen on the floorboard behind the front passenger seat. The weapon had been moved to beneath the driver's seat, where it was 'uncased, loaded and immediately accessible,' the release said. During a search of the vehicle, police also found a backpack containing a Glock 23 .40-caliber gun with a switch rendering it fully automatic, a Springfield Hellcat 9mm gun and a Glock 19 9mm gun. All four weapons were loaded with one round in the chamber, the release said. Carroll was charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a weapon by a repeat felony offender, a class X felony, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, a class 2 felony. DuPage County Associate Judge Christine Cody granted the prosecution's motion that Carroll be held at the county jail pending trial, the release said. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 23. 'With a history of multiple felony convictions, including armed robbery with a firearm and vehicular hijacking, Mr. Carroll is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm,' State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement. 'The allegation that he was in possession of four loaded weapons, one with a 50-round drum and another that had been modified to allow it to fire fully automatic, are extremely troubling,' he said.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Cook County felon caught with 4 loaded guns in Naperville detained until trial, prosecutors say
The Brief Marcus Carroll, a convicted felon from Calumet City, was arrested in Naperville after police found four loaded guns in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Among the weapons was a Glock modified to fire fully automatic and another equipped with a 50-round drum, according to prosecutors. Carroll, who faces two felony gun charges, will remain in custody until his next court appearance on June 23. NAPERVILLE, Ill. - A Cook County convicted felon accused of illegally having four loaded firearms on him during a traffic stop in Naperville will remain in custody ahead of trial, authorities said. What we know Marcus Carroll, 30, of Calumet City, appeared in court last weekend on one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a repeat felony offender, a Class X felony, and one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, a Class 2 felony, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office. The charges stem from a traffic stop shortly after 2 a.m. on May 24, when police say they observed Carroll's vehicle commit multiple traffic violations. During a search of the vehicle, officers allegedly found a loaded Glock 43 under the driver's seat, which was "immediately accessible," prosecutors said. A partially unzipped backpack on the back seat contained three more loaded firearms: a Glock 23 modified to fire fully automatic, a Springfield Hellcat 9mm, and a Glock 19 9mm. One of the weapons was equipped with a 50-round drum, according to the state's attorney. Carroll was taken into custody at the scene. What they're saying "The safety of DuPage County residents remains the top priority of my office," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said. "With a history of multiple felony convictions, including armed robbery with a firearm and vehicular hijacking, Mr. Carroll is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm. The allegation that he was in possession of four loaded weapons, one with a fifty-round drum and another that had been modified to allow it to fire fully automatic, are extremely troubling. Once again, I commend the Naperville Police Department for their vigilant and observant police work that has again led to the removal of dangerous weapons from our streets and quite possibly prevented a future tragedy. I also thank Assistant State's Attorneys Heather Misura and Anna Derkacz for their work in securing charges against Mr. Carroll." "This incident exemplifies the proactive efforts of our officers in identifying and addressing individuals who pose a serious threat to public safety. Recovering a single illegally possessed firearm from a vehicle is troubling; recovering four is deeply concerning," Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres said. "I commend the officers involved for their courage and dedication in willingly entering a potentially dangerous situation to protect our community. I also extend my sincere appreciation to DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin and his office for their continued partnership and diligent work on this case." What's next Carroll is scheduled to return to court on June 23.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Decatur man sentenced to prison for illegal possession of modified gun
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing a modified firearm despite being a convicted felon. Court records show that Malik Currie, 27, had four cases open against him with charges that included aggravated battery, aggravated discharge of a firearm, being an armed habitual criminal, being a felon in possession of a machine gun and possession of drugs and controlled substances. Earlier this month, he reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Elderly woman shot in her bedroom; Danville Police looking for tips Most of the cases and counts against him were dismissed, but he agreed to plead guilty to a Class X felony of possessing a machine gun as a convicted felon. An arrest warrant filed in the case showed that on March 14, 2024, Currie had a Glock 23 despite his felony conviction. The Glock had been modified with a switch that enabled it to fire multiple rounds with a single pull of the trigger; Glock 23s are designed as semi-automatic weapons, with one round per pull. Possessing a gun as a felon is normally a Class 3 felony for a first-time offense or Class 2 for repeat offenses. But because of the switch, the Glock was considered to be a machine gun, possession of which is a Class X felony. Broadwell man arrested in connection with Sangamon Co. hit-and-run crash Court records show Currie has two prior convictions — both for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon — in 2016 and 2020. He was sentenced to probation and six years in prison, respectively, with the prison sentence being served at 50%. After his release from prison, Currie found himself on the wrong side of the law again. He had five cases opened against him last year and this year. One of which was dismissed before court proceedings that led to his guilty plea, and the others were dismissed as part of that plea. Earlier this month, Judge Jeffrey Geisler sentenced Currie to 15 years in prison for his illegal possession of a machine gun. Geisler also found that the crime was committed as a result of substance abuse and recommended abuse treatment while Currie is in prison. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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Pensacola man arrested on 5 counts of trafficking fentanyl
A Pensacola man has been arrested on five counts of trafficking fentanyl following a six month investigation. Christopher Alonse Cobb, Jr., 20, was arrested April 16 following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Agency High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Drug Task Force, and with funding from Florida's State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) grant. The investigation began in October 2024 after agents identified Cobb as a fentanyl distributer within a drug trafficking organization. Between October 2024 and April 2025, FDLE and HIDTA task force members witnessed Cobb selling fentanyl during five controlled drug purchases. Cobb sold nearly a quarter of a pound of fentanyl during the controlled purchases operations, according to FDLE. FDLE and task force agents conducted two search warrants the day of his arrest and seized a stolen 9mm Glock 23 pistol, a 50-round pistol drum, ammunition and multiple cellphones. Cobb was booked into the Escambia County Jail and is being held without bond pending first appearance. The case will be prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit. FDLE Pensacola and the DEA HIDTA Drug Task Force are investigating the case. The Florida Highway Patrol assisted in the arrest. The investigation remains active. The S.A.F.E. grant program designed to combat illegal fentanyl activity through grant-funded reimbursements for pre-approved fentanyl-related investigative operations. It was established by the Florida Legislature in 2023 and has resulted in more than 1,400 arrests and law enforcement seizing more than 400 pounds of fentanyl, more than 480 pounds of cocaine, more than 1,200 pounds of marijuana and more than 470 firearms. This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Trafficking fentanyl: Pensacola man Christopher Cobb arrested
