ISP Raid Results in Weapon, Cocaine Charges for Rockford Felon

ISP raid results in weapon, cocaine charges for Rockford felon

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois State Police arrested Anthony Lyons, 47, after a search on Thursday. Officers went to Lyon's residence in the 2700 block of Lawndale Avenue for the search. Police found the suspect in one of the hallways of the house and took him into custody. Anthony Lyons. Photo: Winnebago County Jail During the search, authorities found cocaine, scales, gloves, cash and a loaded handgun. Lyons admitted to officials he was sell…

Man Charged with Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon

A traffic stop in Princeton on Thursday led to the arrest of an Indiana man on multiple charges. Caldwell County Sheriff Don Weedman reported 44-year-old Robert Barton of Wheatfield was stopped on South Seminary Street after his vehicle was observed with one headlight. Upon further investigation, Barton was taken into custody and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, an…