THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
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Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon/Handgun-Under 21; Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon No Carry Permit; Obstructing/Resisting a Peace Officer
On Friday, 5/23/2025, members of the Danville Police Department Problem Oriented Policing Unit attempted to stop a subject on foot in the 1400 block of Lape St. for the investigation of a crime.
Officers witnessed the suspect take off running after orders to stop were given. After a short foot pursuit, the suspect was placed in custody. During the pursuit and investigation, P.O.P. officers located a loaded illegal firearm.
The suspect was identified as a 16-year-old juvenile from Danville who was transported to the Public Safety Building and booked on charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon-Possession Under 21, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon-No Concealed Carry Permit, and Obstructing/Resisting a Peace Officer.
The Danville Police Department reminds the public that all subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Danville Police Department requests anyone with information on this incident contact DPD at 217-431-2250, or Vermilion County Crimestoppers online at vccrimestoppers.org, use the mobile app P3TIPS, or call anonymously to 217-446-TIPS (8477).
