Large, Unruly Party Broken Up In Antioch: Authorities

ANTIOCH, IL — A 23-year-old man was arrested on felony weapons charges after authorities were called to a large and unruly party in Antioch Sunday night.

Police say they found a crowd of more than 30o people at the party in the 200 block of Ida Avenue in Antioch shortly after 10 p.m. The partygoers, who primarily appear to have come from outside Antioch, initially refused to disperse, which created "an unruly scene throughout the neighborhood," according to a news release from Antioch Police.

Mutual aid from more than a dozen neighboring police agencies was called to assist Antioch officers, and it took authorities more than four hours to break up the party. Authorities took into custody a 23-year-old man, who authorities have not yet identified, on the felony weapons charges.

Police are expected to release more information Monday. Antioch Police Chief Geoffrey Guttschow says unruly incidents, such as this party, are becoming more common throughout suburban Chicago.

“We are dedicated to maintaining the safety of our residents,” Guttschow said. “Crimes like this, especially that involve illegal firearms, will not be tolerated.”

Anyone with any additional information related to this crime, including security camera video, or anyone who may have been the victim of an unreported crime should call the Antioch Police dispatch center at 847-270-9111 or email crime@antioch.il.gov.