Two Aurora men are in custody after being charges with gun and drug charges after a routine traffic stop by Kane County Sheriff’s detectives in Sugar Grove.
According to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 4:29pm on Friday, March 28, Kane County Sheriff’s detectives conducted a traffic stop on a gray GMC SUV at Illinois Route 47 and Finley Road for a violation that initially occurred eastbound on I-88, west of Illinois Route 47. The detectives observed the vehicle following traffic too closely along with a lane violation. Before approaching the SUV, the detectives observed two people inside and a large firearm being passed from the driver to the passenger. Two other squad cars arrived, and both occupants were taken into custody without further incident.
During the investigation, detectives searched the vehicle and located a Draco AK-47 pistol in the rear passenger area. They also located approximately 168 grams of Codeine, found in liquid form.
The driver, a 23-year-old man from Aurora, has been charged with Armed Violence, a Class X Felony; Felon in Possession of a Weapon, a Class 2 Felony; Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon, a Class 2 Felony; and Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Class 4 Felony.
The passenger, a 22-year-old man also from Aurora, has been charged with Felon in Possession of a Weapon, a Class 2 Felony; and Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon, a Class 2 Felony.
No further information is available at this time.
