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Chicago Gang Member With Gun Arrested In Grundy Co: Sheriff

Thursday's overnight arrest along a stretch of Interstate 55 near Route 6 in the Braceville area.

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Chicago Street gang member Michael Butler, 38, was arrested early Thursday morning while passing through Grundy County, sheriff's deputies said.
Chicago Street gang member Michael Butler, 38, was arrested early Thursday morning while passing through Grundy County, sheriff's deputies said. (Mugshot via Grundy County Sheriff's Office )

MORRIS, IL —A 38-year-old man from Chicago and a 37-year-old woman from Chicago are now in the Grundy County Jail of Sheriff Ken Briley following Thursday's overnight arrest along a stretch of Interstate 55 near Route 6.

The incident happened around 12:35 a.m., sheriff's officials announced.

Michael Butler was hauled away from I-55 in handcuffs, charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, unlawful possession of a gun by a street gang member and unlawful use of a weapon by a convicted felon.

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Butler's passenger, Rosie Pugh, was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon, authorities said.

Deputies collected a .40 caliber pistol from their vehicle and both Chicagoans were transported to the Grundy County Jail.

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Butler's passenger, Rosie Pugh, was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon, authorities said. Mugshot via Grundy County Jail

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