Peoria, Illinois – A 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday after a reported road rage incident involving a firearm in north Peoria, prompting a police investigation and traffic stop.
According to the Peoria Police Department, officers responded at approximately 12:47 p.m. Thursday to the area of North Sheridan Road and Lake Avenue for reports of a driver displaying a firearm.
Police said an adult male victim told officers that an unknown man in a separate vehicle allegedly pointed a firearm equipped with an extended magazine in his direction before fleeing the area. No injuries were reported.
During the investigation, officers used license plate reader technology to identify a suspect vehicle at the intersection of North University Street and West War Memorial Drive. Authorities conducted a traffic stop and ordered two occupants to exit the vehicle without incident.
A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly led to the discovery of a loaded firearm with an extended magazine.
Police arrested 25-year-old Natrell N. Hogan-Pierce. According to authorities, he was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon. Hogan-Pierce was transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Anyone with information related to violent crimes is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at 309-673-4521 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 309-673-9000.
The case remains under investigation.
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