Manhattan Police Blotter: June 13-19
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
On June 15, officers pulled over Brenton Williams, 25, of Lake Wales, Florida, for a commercial vehicle violation at U.S. Rt. 52 and Bruns. Williams later was arrested for driving while license suspended. At that time, a loaded firearm was located, and Brenton was subsequently charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
On June 15, officers pulled over Asharie Williams, 21, of Champaign, for traffic violations. Asharie later was arrested for driving while license suspended, improper lighting, and tinted lens on driver/passenger side window below 35 percent.
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