Three men arrested in Danville for armed violence

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Three men were arrested after a report of shots fired in Danville.

Danville Police responded to a scene of shots fired on Robinson Street near Woodbury Street around 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening.

After collecting evidence, a search warrant was issued for an area residence with the support of the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office. Law enforcement found eight firearms, more than 500 grams of suspected marijuana and multiple rounds of ammunition from the search.

Danville Police said 20-year-old Jonathan Portugal, 19-year-old Juan Portugal, and 24-year-old Christian Torres were arrested for Armed Violence, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Delivery of Cannabis over 500 grams. Torres faces an additional charge of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm.

Anyone with further information on the shots fired incident should contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250. Alternatively, people who wish to remain anonymous can call Vermilion County Crimestoppers at 217-446-TIPS (8477) or visit their website at vccrimestoppers.org.

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