Danville man arrested at traffic stop for illegal firearm possession

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).

By Craig Ondevilla January 21, 2025 3:12 pm

Chambana TodayCanvaProThe 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).

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – A driver was pulled over and arrested for possession of an illegal firearm.

Members of the Danville Police Department Community Housing Unit and Problem Oriented Policing Unit stopped a vehicle on Friday, January 17 at around 9:00 a.m. The members stopped the vehicle due to an expired registration plate and pulled over the driver who was identified as 21-year-old Anthony T. Gouard of Danville. The vehicle stopped and Gouard exited and fled from the officers who ordered him to stop. Eventually, officers caught up to Goaurd and took him into custody.

During Goaurd’s search, the officers found an illegal firearm and he was subsequently arrested and transported to the Vermilion County Public Safety Building. Goaurd was booked on Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon.