The Brief
- On Oct. 30, Kyri Johnson, 30, was seen in Ford Heights drinking from open containers of Hennessy and a canned vodka cocktail before fleeing from officers.
- Johnson was arrested nearby; officers found a loaded, stolen firearm and discovered he is a convicted felon with an active drug case.
- He appeared in court on Oct. 31 for an initial hearing; his next court date has not yet been announced.
FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. – A man was charged with a weapons violation after being seen with two open alcoholic beverages last month in Ford Heights, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
What we know:
Kyri Johnson, 30, of Ford Heights, was crossing the street at Woodland Avenue and 13th Place around 5 p.m. on Oct. 30 while sipping from a bottle of Hennessy and a canned vodka cocktail. When officers pulled up to Johnson, he ran away, dropping the beverages and clutching his pants. …