Loaded, Uncased Gun Found In Traffic Stop: Cops

ORLAND PARK, IL — A Markham man pulled over on traffic violations was arrested after police found a loaded gun in his car, prosecutors said. Emile Jordan, 25, appeared before Cook County Judge John Mahoney on a felony aggravated unlawful use of a weapon charge.

Officers followed a driver, later identified as Jordan, after he was observed allegedly making an illegal turn near 159th Street and LaGrange Road early Monday morning. McGee was pulled over after police said he made a second illegal traffic move.

The prosecutor said officers smelled burnt cannabis when they approached McGee’s car. Police claim to have found two baggies of cannabis, a blunt, and a loaded, uncased Taurus 9mm pistol in the back seat of the vehicle. McGee's FOID card was revoked and he did not have a conceal-carry license, the prosecutor said.

McGee has a past conviction for unlawful use of a weapon, the prosecutor said.

Bail was set at $50,000. McGee is due back in court Oct. 16 in Bridgeview.