Violence Prevention Unit Detectives Recover Illegal Firearms

Over the weekend, Violence Prevention Unit (VPU) detectives recovered five illegal firearms and quantities of narcotics following two separate incidents in the city.

Two 17-year-olds were arrested on firearms charges following a traffic stop at I-279 outbound at the Veteran’s Bridge. Detectives recovered two stolen firearms following a search of the vehicle, one of which was equipped with a full-auto selector switch.

VPU detectives also conducted a traffic stop at Becks Run Road and Wagner Street on the South Side. The driver was arrested for possession of a full-auto Glock pistol. A subsequent search warrant for the vehicle led to the recovery of two AR-pistols, a quantity of crack cocaine, and U.S. currency.

Deshawn Livingston was arrested and faces multiple firearms and narcotics charges.