Kankakee, Illinois — Three loaded firearms were recovered during an early morning traffic stop, prompting juvenile detentions in the city.
According to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop shortly after midnight near the intersection of East Hickory Street and South Greenwood Avenue. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, deputies allegedly recovered three firearms, each with a loaded magazine and a round chambered.
As a result of the investigation, three male juveniles, all residents of Kankakee, were taken into custody, authorities said. An adult female and a juvenile female who were also occupants of the vehicle were released at the scene without charges.
Due to their ages, the identities of the juveniles are not being released. The three juveniles taken into custody were transported to the River Valley Detention Center in Joliet, Illinois, where they are being held pending their initial court appearances.
Sheriff Mike Downey commended deputies for their actions, citing the public safety implications of the stop. “Removing loaded firearms from our streets before they can be used in acts of violence is critical to protecting our community,” Downey said in a statement. He added that prevention efforts require “increased awareness and involvement from parents and guardians.”
Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The incident occurred in a residential area of Kankakee and may be of particular concern to nearby residents, commuters, and families traveling through the corridor during overnight hours.
No additional details regarding potential charges or court dates were immediately released.
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