PEORIA, Ill. – A teenager was arrested on gun charges on Tuesday night in Peoria.
Police Spokesperson Semone Roth says officers tried to stop a vehicle near Sheridan Road and Bartlett Court around 9:15 p.m. It finally stopped near Brons and Bourland Avenues, where two people jumped out the passenger side and the driver sped off.
A 17-year-old male was taken into custody after a brief chase with police. The other person who ran from the vehicle and the driver were not found.
The teen was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, no FOID card, unlawful possession of a handgun under 21 and resisting police.
The teen was taken to the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Peoria Police at (309) 673-4521, tip411, or CrimeStoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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