Crime & Safety
Man Caught With Loaded Gun in Lake Park
Suspect legally bought the gun, but doesn't have a permit to carry it.
A 29-year-old Milwaukee man is facing charges after he was allegedly caught with a loaded handgun inside a car in a park near Shorewood.
Rayshaun Tyree Jackson was charged in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Wednesday with one count of carrying a concealed weapon. If convicted, he faces up to nine months in prison and $10,000 in fines.
According to the criminal complaint:
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On July 4, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Deputies were at Lake Park when they decided to search a car driven by another man who was with Jackson. Officers found a loaded gun in the glove box and it was later determined to be Jackson’s.
Jackson bought the gun on Jan. 26, but didn’t have a concealed carry permit to have it with him.
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According to court records, Jackson was found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon in 2009 as well and was sentenced to 60 days in the House of Corrections.
He will make his initial appearance in court Aug. 22.