Peoria, IL – Two men were arrested Tuesday night after Peoria Police allegedly found a loaded handgun during a traffic stop near the intersection of Arago Street and Hayes Avenue.
According to the Peoria Police Department, officers conducted the stop around 7:25 p.m. on January 13, 2026, and made contact with five occupants inside the vehicle. Police say they established probable cause to search the car, leading to the discovery of a loaded firearm.
As a result of the investigation, 19-year-old Karon H. Hopkins was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Obstructing Justice, Unlawful Possession of Firearm Ammunition Without a FOID Card, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device, according to authorities.
Additionally, 24-year-old DeAngelo D. McCoy was arrested on active warrants. Both individuals were transported to the Peoria County Jail following the arrests.
Anyone with information regarding violent crimes is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, submit tips anonymously through tip411, or reach Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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