16-03-2025
Three arrested for illegal firearms in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police Department arrested three individuals related to three separate illegal firearms incidents late last week.
On Wednesday around 9 p.m., officers were patrolling near Cherry Street in Danville when they noticed a subject 'walking illegally in the roadway.' The police ordered the person to stop, but he attempted to run away and was placed in custody.
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During the arrest, a loaded firearm was found on the subject. Officers identified the subject as 18-year-old Kamarion Jones of Danville. Jones was transported to the Vermilion County Public Safety Building. He was booked on charges of aggravated possession of a firearm and being under the age of 21, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and obstructing and resisting a peace officer.
The next day, officers responded to the intersection of Buchanan Street and Perrysville Avenue around 10:15 p.m. after reports of a truck crashing into a garage. Police were also told the driver fled the scene.
When police arrived they learned that the male driver ran into the woods west of the crash site. Officers were given a description of the suspect by the witnesses. After searching the woods, the police officers found the driver and placed him into custody. He was later identified as 20-year-old Michael Sanquenetti of Clinton, Indiana.
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After investigating, police also found a gun in the suspect's truck. Police added that Sanquenetti is not allowed to have a firearm in Illinois. Sanquenetti was transported to the Vermilion County Public Safety Building and booked for aggravated unlawful possession of a handgun and being under the age of 21, driving under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of an accident with vehicle damage.
On Friday evening, police stopped a vehicle for a registration violation near the intersection of English and Walnut Streets.
The driver was identified as 22-year-old Shatiya Brigham of Danville. Officers saw open alcohol and cannabis inside the vehicle, which allowed the officers to investigate further. The police then found a loaded and stolen firearm on Brigham.
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Brigham was arrested and brought to Vermilion County Public Safety Building. She was booked on aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen firearm, and driving with improper registration.
The Danville Police Department added that all are considered innocent until proven guilty. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250. To submit an anonymous tip, contact the Vermilion County Crimestoppers online, use the mobile app P3TIPS or call 217-446-TIPS (8477).
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