Crime & Safety
Peoria, IL Gun Arrest: 18-Year-Old Caught With Loaded Firearm
Peoria, IL – An 18 year old man was arrested after Peoria police allegedly spotted him displaying a handgun during an evening patrol, leading officers to recover a loaded firearm equipped with an exte
By Paige Sullivan · 2026-10-26T17:43:19.458Z
Peoria, IL – An 18 year old man was arrested after Peoria police allegedly spotted him displaying a handgun during an evening patrol, leading officers to recover a loaded firearm equipped with an extended magazine.
According to the Peoria Police Department , officers were patrolling the 7600 block of North Orange Prairie Road at approximately 7:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, when they observed an adult male displaying a handgun.
Officers approached the individual, identified as LeAndrew E. Jackson, 18, and took him into custody without incident.
During the encounter, police located a loaded firearm with an extended magazine on Jackson's person.
Teen Faces Multiple Firearm Charges Following the discovery, Jackson was arrested on several weapons related allegations, including aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition, and possession without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification card.
Illinois generally requires eligible residents to possess a valid FOID card to lawfully own or possess firearms and ammunition, subject to statutory exceptions.
Police did not specify the firearm's make or model, the magazine's capacity or whether the weapon had been used in another incident.
Investigation Details Released Following his arrest, Jackson was transported to the Peoria County Jail.
The department did not report any injuries or indicate that shots were fired during the encounter.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about violent crimes in the Peoria area to contact the Peoria Police Department at 309 673 4521, submit an anonymous tip through tip411 or call Crime Stoppers at 309 673 9000.
The incident is documented under Peoria Police Department case No. 26 78586.
Jackson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.