Man faces weapons charge after traffic stop, released from custody

PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria man faces charges after a gun was allegedly found in his vehicle early Friday.

Peoria Police released details of the arrest four days later, which was during a traffic stop on West John Gwynn, Junior Avenue.

Police say a loaded gun was in the possession of a passenger — Tavoris Thompson, 39.

While he was arrested on three different weapons charges, prosecutors are only charging Thompson with Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.

Thompson posted bond and was released from custody.