Rockford, IL – Detectives with the Rockford Police Department’s Gang and Narcotics Unit arrested two men early Tuesday morning following an ongoing weapons investigation, officials said.
According to the Rockford Police Department, Clarence Jones, 20, was taken into custody in the 600 block of West State Street on outstanding warrants. Investigators say they recovered a loaded handgun at the scene and detained another individual, 21-year-old Demarland Rollins.
A short time later, detectives executed a related search warrant at a residence on South Johnson Avenue, where a loaded rifle was also recovered, authorities said.
After reviewing the case, the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office authorized multiple charges. Both men were booked into the Winnebago County Jail.
Charges listed include:
- Clarence Jones, 20, Rockford: Outstanding warrant for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon/no valid FOID; two additional counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon; possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number.
- Demarland Rollins, 21, Rockford: Unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon; possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number; no valid FOID.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing and additional charges may follow.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900 or submit an anonymous tip via Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.
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