(PEORIA, IL) Friday, December 29, 2023, at approximately 12:12 a.m. Peoria Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle connected to a wanted subject in the 1800 block of S. Griswold.
During the stop, officers made contact with the driver, identified as 33-year-old Cody D. Bennett who had an active warrant for his arrest.
Police also detained two occupants from the vehicle without incident.
During a search of the vehicle, officers located a handgun and illegal drugs inside.
Officers also located illegal drugs on the person of one of the passengers identified as 33-year-old Anthony E. Horton.
Bennett was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, Traffic Violations, and an Active Warrant.
Horton was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Possession of Methamphetamine.
Both subjects were transported to the Peoria County Jail.
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