Normal, IL – A routine early-morning traffic stop in Normal turned into multiple weapons arrests after officers recovered two loaded firearms and a stun gun, according to the Normal Police Department.
The incident occurred around 2:31 a.m. Saturday, December 6, when an officer stopped a white sedan on Delaine Drive for multiple traffic violations. Police say the driver appeared impaired and became argumentative during the stop.
According to officials, officers conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle, during which the driver allegedly resisted arrest before being taken into custody. As the struggle unfolded, the front-seat passenger fled on foot. Officers pursued and detained him one block away, reportedly recovering two loaded 9mm handguns nearby — one confirmed stolen.
Police identified that passenger as Maylon Tate, 32, who allegedly lacked a valid Illinois FOID card and has prior felony convictions. A rear-seat passenger, Latalya N. Zolicoffer, 25, was also arrested after officers said they found a stun gun in her purse, which she was not legally permitted to possess. The driver, Mayshawn Tate, 30, was cited for traffic violations and resisting police.
All suspects face multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a stolen firearm, and resisting a peace officer. The investigation remains active as police review additional evidence recovered during the stop.
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