16 Year Old Caught With Semi-Automatic Rifle, Cocaine, Heroin, Pot
By: Robert Burke
Updated: February 7, 2013
On Tuesday around 9:30 A.M. Illinois State Police arrested a 16 year old male in possession of a stolen semi-automatic rifle and various illegal drugs.
The firearm and drugs were recovered following a traffic crash investigation involving the teen, which took place at Seminary Street and Blackhawk Avenue.
The teenager was taken into custody by an ISP trooper as he attempted to flee the crash scene. He was found to be in possession of a stolen Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 semi-automatic rifle along with over 34 grams of cocaine, 0.3 grams of heroin, 12 grams of cannabis and over $600 in cash. The rifle, which was loaded when it was recovered from the teen's vehicle, was reported stolen to the Rockford Police Department in 2011.
Also in the teen's possession at the time of the arrest, were five cell phones and a black, shoulder length styled wig.
The juvenile has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Cannabis and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. The matter remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police.
