THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE
On October 2, 2023, Terrell Brown, formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon and was sentenced to 8 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Brown will serve one year of mandatory supervised release following his prison sentence.
The Honorable Charles Hall heard evidence that an officer with the Danville Police Department conducted a traffic stop and an investigation ensued. Brown was a passenger in the vehicle. Brown was found to be in possession of cannabis and when asked by the police officer if he had anything else illegal in the car, Brown responded by stating he had a gun. Located under Brown’s seat was a loaded Glock 42, .380 semi-automatic pistol. The gun had been reported stolen out of Indiana and Brown admitted that the gun was in his possession.
The illegal possession of guns in our community is prevalent. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy expressed her gratitude to law enforcement for their diligent efforts to keep illegal guns off the streets. “We will continue to seek strong sentences to discourage felons from possessing firearms,” stated State’s Attorney Lacy.
