Danville, IL – A Danville man was taken into custody Friday night after police reportedly observed suspicious activity involving individuals in the roadway near a busy city intersection.
According to the Danville Police Department, the incident unfolded around 8:41 p.m. Friday near Harmon Street and Williams Street, where officers with the Problem-Oriented Policing Unit (POP Unit) allegedly saw subjects walking in the roadway while pushing bicycles. Officers made contact with the group and identified one individual as 30-year-old Patrick Shelby of Danville.
Police said Shelby allegedly had an outstanding Vermilion County warrant for his arrest. As officers took Shelby into custody, they reportedly discovered a loaded firearm in his waistband. A subsequent search of Shelby’s person allegedly uncovered methamphetamine.
Shelby was transported to the Vermilion County Jail, where he was booked on preliminary charges including aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, methamphetamine possession, and the outstanding warrant. Authorities noted the charges are preliminary and could be subject to change pending further review.
The Danville Police Department emphasized that all suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
No additional details about the incident or the other individuals involved were immediately released as of Friday night.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have not indicated whether further arrests or charges are expected.
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