Loaded Gun Found In Car Going 104 MPH In 45 Zone: Sheriff

OSWEGO, IL — Deputies recovered a loaded firearm in a car early Saturday morning after pulling the vehicle over for driving more than 50 mph over the speed limit.

Kendall County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop around 3:27 a.m. near Marlin Drive and West Anchor Drive in Oswego Township after the driver was spotted going 104 mph in a 45 mph zone, Deputy Dan Briars told Patch.

Officials made contact with the driver, 26-year-old Maurice D. Hayes. The man, who resides in the 200 block of Farnsworth Road in Aurora, was arrested and charged in connection with driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding 35-plus mph over the limit.

Hayes's passenger ran from the car after it was pulled over, officials said. After a brief pursuit, deputies charged Dontrell L. Atkins, 23, of the 2800 block of Rebecca Court, Montgomery, with obstructing a peace officer.

During the stop, deputies searched the car "based on probable cause" and found a loaded firearm. Briars said the investigation into the gun remains ongoing.

Another third person in the car, Miisa-Roi M. Meeks, 20, of the 700 block of Regent Drive in DeKalb, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant, Briars said. The outstanding warrant was in regard to unlawful possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle by a driver, officials said.

Deputies transported the men to the Kendall County jail for processing. Officials were unable to provide mugshots at the time of publication.