On January 14th at about 1:15 AM, a Warren County Deputy on patrol noted a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on IL Rt 116 near 130th St. An attempt was made to stop the vehicle, which fled. The driver attempted to hide the vehicle at a farm stead. The vehicle was abandoned, but the driver was located nearby. A hand gun, cash, a large quantity of methamphetamine, and paraphernalia was located. It is believed two other people may have been in the vehicle and escaped on foot prior to the arrival of assisting officers.
Brendan Jared-Johnson, 26 of rural Monmouth charged with armed violence, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. He was lodged in the Warren County Jail. Bond was set at 100,000, 10% to apply. He also now has a Parole Warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections, where he served a sentence for felony use/possession of a firearm out of Warren County.
The Sheriff’s Office was assistance by Henderson County Sheriff K-9, Illinois State Police, and the Monmouth Police Department.
***Courtesy of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office***
