PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria Police have arrested a man after a search of a home turned up suspected drugs and stolen guns.
Peoria police say Darnell Payton, 41, faces charges of Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, and Possession of Cannabis and is jailed.
Police say the SWAT Team searched a home on East Thrush in between Peoria and California around 6:00 a.m. Tuesday.
The team found alleged cannabis and drug equipment, two handguns, extended Glock magazines, and ammunition.
“Although this morning’s bust may not seem like much to some people, our officers removed two more illegal guns off the streets of Peoria,” said Police Chief Eric Echevarria, in a news release. “As I stated last week, the Peoria Police Department will continue to use every available tool and resource at our disposal to reduce violence in this great city. Whether it’s one gun or 50 guns, every illegal gun off the streets is a win for our community.”
