Cops Seize Stolen Machine Gun During Traffic Stop In Naperville

NAPERVILLE, IL — A Romeoville man faces multiple felony charges after police say they found a loaded, stolen machine gun in his car during a traffic stop in Naperville Tuesday.

Emile Leon, 22, of the 400 block of North Maggie Ln., was charged with felon in possession of a machine gun, possession of a stolen firearm and unlawful use/possession of a weapon by a felon. Leon was also charged with misdemeanors and citations that included possessing cannabis, driving a car without insurance and possessing ammunition without a valid FOID card.

Police pulled Leon over near Aurora Avenue and South Washington Street around 11:15 p.m. for traffic violations, a news release said. Officers reported smelling raw cannabis in the car and told Leon to exit the car.

When police searched the car, they say they found a loaded gun with an extended magazine and a laser attachment that was modified to be a fully automatic machine gun. Police say they also found more ammunition in the car along with cannabis that was unsealed.

An investigation determined the gun had been stolen in Will County and that Leon already had a felony conviction.