Rockford police: 2 guns, drugs found during warrant check in Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – A 24-year-old man was arrested on Sunday afternoon after police say they found two handguns and cannabis during a warrant check in Rockford.

Jeffrey Carter, of Rockford, is charged with:

  • Two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon
  • Three counts of aggravated resisting
  • Possession of cannabis
  • No valid FOID
  • Outstanding warrants

Around 4:45 p.m., March 29, police say they executed a warrant at a home in the 1600 block of Charles Street. Officers say a man, later identified as Carter, ran from them.

According to police, after a brief struggle, the man was taken into custody. Investigators say they found two handguns and 25 grams of cannabis during the incident…

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