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Firearms Confiscated from Peoria Home

Peoria County Jail

A Peoria man is facing multiple gun charges following an early morning raid.

The Multi-County Narcotics Enforcement Group and Illinois State Police SWAT arrested 38-year-old Deray N. Jones around 6:30 Monday morning. He was taken into custody after agents served a search warrant in the 2200 block of University.

Officials say two handguns missing serial numbers and ammunition were confiscated.

Jones is charged with two counts of Possession of a Defaced Firearm and two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

Jones was transported to the Peoria County Jail.

 

Kristin McHugh is an experienced radio journalist and nonprofit manager. Most recently, she served as executive director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council.