Gilman, IL — A Gilman man has been arrested by the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police after an alleged assault on Saturday. Deputies were called to the 200 block of North Central Avenue in response to a reported threat involving the suspect. Upon arriving at the scene, officers encountered 35-year-old Tuwanli D. Collins.
According to reports from the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office, Collins allegedly assaulted another person at the location before deputies intervened. During the interaction, authorities discovered that Collins was wanted on an outstanding warrant from Livingston County. Deputies confirmed the warrant and took Collins into custody.
The warrant from Livingston County was related to previous charges, adding another layer to the arrest. Collins now faces local assault charges in addition to being held for the outstanding warrant.
Authorities emphasize the importance of promptly addressing such incidents to ensure public safety. The Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office continues its efforts to respond swiftly to reports and maintain order within the community.
No further details about the victim or the nature of the assault have been released at this time. Collins remains in custody, awaiting legal proceedings on both the local charges and the Livingston County warrant.