Danville men arrested at traffic stop for illegal cannabis and firearm

Through more investigation with Vermilion County Sherff's K9 unit, officers found illegal cannabis along with a firearm with an illegally loaded magazine. Anderson and Jeffries were transported to the Public safety Building where Anderson was booked on Driving While License Revoked and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon.

By Craig Ondevilla January 23, 2025 12:48 pm

Chambana TodayCanvaProThrough more investigation with Vermilion County Sherff's K9 unit, officers found illegal cannabis along with a firearm with an illegally loaded magazine. Anderson and Jeffries were transported to the Public safety Building where Anderson was booked on Driving While License Revoked and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon.

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – Members of the Danville Police Department (DPD) Community Housing Unit stopped a vehicle and arrested the driver for illegal cannabis and a firearm.

On Wendesday, January 22, around 4:45 p.m., the DPD stopped a vehicle around Main Street and Bowman Avenue for an equipment violation. The driver was identified as 22-year-old Deonte J. Anderson of Rock Island, IL. The passenger was identified as 22-year-old Gavin X Jeffries of Ocala, FL. Anderson was identified with a revoked Illinois Driver’s License and was arrested.

Through more investigation with Vermilion County Sheriff’s K9 unit, officers found illegal cannabis along with a firearm with an illegally loaded magazine. Anderson and Jeffries were transported to the Public safety Building where Anderson was booked on Driving While License Revoked and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. Jeffries was initially booked on similar charges of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. However, upon further deliberation, he was not considered a felon due to previous plea agreements he was involved in.

The Danville Police Department would like to remind the public that all subjects arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Individuals with more information on this incident can contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers anonymously online at vccrimestoppers.org, using the mobile app P3TIPS, or by calling 217-446-TIPS (8477).