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Homewood police make two arrests for firearm violations in recent weeks

Traffic stops for speeding on July 11 and Aug. 3 each resulted in arrests for alleged illegal firearm possession, according to posts on the Homewood Police Department Facebook page.

A handgun, ammunition and mask
were confiscated during a traffic stop
on July 11. (Provided photo)

On July 11, an officer stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Ridge Road and Dixie Highway for traveling 30 mph over the posted speed limit. The officer observed a handgun in the vehicle.  Police discovered the loaded handgun had a defaced serial number. 

The driver did not have an FOID card or conceal carry permit and was a convicted felon. Officers also located a ski mask in his sweatshirt pocket. 

At about noon on Aug. 3, officers stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 18400 block of Halsted Street. The driver did not have a license and was taken into custody. 

A photo posted on the Homewood Police Department’s
Facebook page shows guns, ammunition and masks
confiscated during an Aug. 3 traffic stop. (Provided photo)

A passenger in the vehicle was found to be in possession of a ski mask and a stolen loaded handgun under his seat.  A second hand gun and ski mask were also located in a bag inside the vehicle. 

The driver of the vehicle was charged with speeding and driving without a valid license. 

The passenger was charged with unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony) and was transported to Markham Court for a bond hearing.

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