PEORIA, Ill. – Four people have been arrested as part of a theft investigation and the alleged discovery of guns.
Peoria Police say a vehicle was found on North University near the Metro Centre around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday that they believe was involved with a carjacking conspiracy.
Two handguns were found in the vehicle, and all four people inside were arrested.
18-year-olds Keshawn Williams and Marqwuan Shipp, along with a 17-year-old juvenile, all are in jail on charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, No FOID Card, and Possession of a Handgun Under 21. The juvenile also is charged with Reckless Conduct. The juvenile is in custody, while Williams and Shipp are in the Peoria County Jail.
21-year-old Curtis King was given a Notice to Appear in Court on a charge of Theft.
