THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
Members of the Danville Police Department Problem Oriented Police and Community Housing Units responded to the 400 block of Robinson Street on Thursday evening at around 8:30 p.m. after receiving a report of shots being fired in the area. An investigation was conducted with assistance from DPD patrol officers and Vermilion County Sheriff’s Deputies.
Evidence led to applying for a search warrant to a residence in that area. A warrant was secured and executed with the assistance of the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office. The search produced over 500 grams of suspected cannabis, 8 firearms, and multiple rounds of ammunition.
20-year-old Jonathan Portugal, 19-year-old Juan Portugal, and 24-year-old Christian Torres were arrested for Armed Violence, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Delivery of Cannabis over 500 grams. Torres was booked with an additional charge of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm.
This is an ongoing investigation and all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If anyone has further information please contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or contact Vermilion County Crimestoppers anonymously online at vccrimestoppers.org. You may also call Crimestoppers at 217-446-TIPS (8477)
