Danville juvenile arrested for three illegal firearms

Officers conducted an investigation on Saturday, May 24, at around 4:30 p.m. regarding information involving subjects with firearms. Their lead directed them to an apartment in the 1600 block of Edgewood in "The Grove" apartment complex. The officers made contact with several subjects in the apartment, which led to further investigation. With help from the Vermilion County State's Attorney's Office, Danville Officers obtained a Vermilion County search warrant for the same apartment.

By Craig Ondevilla May 27, 2025 4:03 pm

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DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – Danville Police arrested two subjects for three illegal firearms.

Officers conducted an investigation on Saturday, May 24, at around 4:30 p.m. regarding information involving subjects with firearms. Their lead directed them to an apartment in the 1600 block of Edgewood in “The Grove” apartment complex. The officers made contact with several subjects in the apartment, which led to further investigation. With help from the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office, Danville Officers obtained a Vermilion County search warrant for the same apartment.

They then located three illegal firearms and arrested 20-year-old Roderick D Otis of Danville and a 17-year-old juvenile from Danville. They were both transported to the Public Safety Building and booked at the Vermilion County jail on charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, being under the age of 21.

The Danville Police Department requests anyone with information on this incident contact DPD at 217-431-2250, or Vermilion County Crimestoppers online at vccrimestoppers.org, use the mobile app P3TIPS, or call anonymously to 217-446-TIPS (8477).