Markham, Illinois – A Ford Heights man was taken into custody after allegedly failing to appear in court again on a gun-related case, prompting a coordinated law enforcement response.
According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, the Fugitive Apprehension Unit, working with the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, located 26-year-old Deandre Guy at a residence in the 1400 block of Deer Creek Lane.
Authorities said an arrest warrant was issued March 30 after Guy allegedly failed to appear in court for a 2024 aggravated unlawful use of a weapon case. Officials noted he had previously been arrested in February for missing a court appearance tied to the same case. He also had an active warrant for allegedly failing to appear on a retail theft charge.
On April 2, officers went to the residence and took Guy into custody without incident.
According to officials, Guy appeared at the Markham Courthouse on April 3, where he pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. He was sentenced to one year in the Illinois Department of Corrections. He was also ordered to Cook County Jail custody related to the retail theft case.
The case highlights ongoing enforcement efforts targeting individuals who miss required court appearances, particularly in cases involving weapons charges.
The incident may be relevant to commuters and residents in the south suburban area due to increased law enforcement activity tied to warrant enforcement.
Authorities remind the public that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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