Danville, IL – A Danville man was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after allegedly threatening a woman with a firearm and discharging a round near Main and Virginia streets.
According to the Danville Police Department, officers responded around 1:56 a.m. after receiving reports of a male subject who had allegedly fired a weapon during a confrontation with a female. Upon their arrival, the suspect reportedly retreated into a nearby residence.
Authorities stated that officers surrounded the home and issued commands for occupants to exit. Eventually, a man identified as 34-year-old Joshua Martinez of Danville emerged and was detained. A search of the residence and an adjacent garage led to the discovery of three firearms.
Martinez was transported to the Vermilion County Jail and booked on charges of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm and Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapons.
The Danville Police Department emphasized that all individuals arrested are considered innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Anyone with additional information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or provide anonymous tips via Vermilion County Crimestoppers online at vccrimestoppers.org, through the P3Tips mobile app, or by calling 217-446-TIPS (8477).
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