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Rockford man charged with endangering a child after weapons arrest

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police have arrested 19-year-old Datrevion Douglas for endangering the life of a child and weapons possession after he ran from officers during a traffic stop.

According to Rockford Police, officers attempted to stop Douglas in the area of ​​Chestnut and Wyman Streets around 8 pm on Thursday. Police said Douglas got out and ran, but was approved.

Inside the car, they found a loaded gun with a laser sight and an extended ammunition magazine, the police said.

Douglas was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon, Resisting Arrest, Endangering the Life or Health of a Child, Possession of Ammunition, and outstanding warrants.

Last year, Douglas was arrested on similar charges after police found a gun in his car during a traffic stop. Douglas reportedly ran from police prior to being arrestedaccording to officials.

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