Peoria, IL – Peoria Police arrested a 21-year-old man early Wednesday morning following a high-speed fleeing incident and the discovery of multiple firearms and conversion kits.
According to the Peoria Police Department, officers attempted a traffic stop around 12:18 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, near Fremont Street and Griswold Street for vehicle violations. The driver reportedly fled the scene at a high rate of speed, and officers did not pursue.
A short time later, officers located the abandoned vehicle in the 2300 block of West Marquette Street. A search of the vehicle revealed a 9mm handgun, three magazines, and two micro conversion kits.
Police later identified and located the suspect, 21-year-old Amarion Johnson, at a residence in the 2400 block of West Antoinette Street. A search of that home reportedly uncovered another handgun with an extended magazine that was determined to be stolen.
Johnson was arrested on several charges, including Possession of a Firearm without a Valid FOID Card, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, Traffic Violations, and an Active Warrant. He was transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Peoria Police said the investigation remains ongoing and encourage anyone with information about violent crimes to contact the department at (309) 673-4521, tip411 (anonymous), or Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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