Rockford Police discovered guns and drugs during a traffic stop on the north end this week.

After Chase, Police Discover Dangerous Weapons and Weed

According to the RPD press release, officers from the SCOPE team pulled over a vehicle at N. Main and Jonathan Street on Wednesday night around 10:40 pm when one of the occupants fled.

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After a brief chase, police officers took that individual and a second occupant of the vehicle into custody.

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The individual who fled the scene was identified as a 16-year-old male of Rockford who was found with around 30 grams of cannabis, along with "a loaded handgun, with an automatic switch, light, and extended magazine," according to the report.

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The other occupant was 18-year-old Trenton Reed of Rockford who was discovered with "a loaded handgun on his person which also had a fully-automatic switch and extended magazine," along with approximately 50 grams of cannabis, according to the Rockford PD press release.

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After reviewing the case, Winnebago State Attorney's Office approved the following charges:
  • Juvenile Male, 16: Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Machine Gun),  Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Obstructing, No Valid FOID, Possession of Cannabis
  • Trenton Reed, 18: Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Machine Gun), Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Obstructing, No Valid FOID, Possession of Cannabis

Rockford Police says that with any investigation, these charges are "merely accusations and all individuals are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law."

There may be additional charges and arrests, according to Rockford Police, and this story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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