A Naperville man was arrested for a weapons offense after being initially stopped for a traffic violation.
According to a news release from the Naperville Police Department, Yusuf Syed, 21, was stopped on March 1 around 6:45 p.m. for failing to signal. During that stop, detectives found a small amount of cannabis in his car. That discovery led to a further consent search of Syed’s motel room. There, officers found a firearm, which Syed was not allowed to have in his possession. According to DuPage County Jail records, he did not have a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card for the gun.
Weapons Charge
Syed has been charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, as well as one felony count of conspiracy – aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
According to court records, his bond was set at $25,000.
The Naperville Police Department reminds the public that a charge is merely an accusation. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
About Naperville PD
Naperville’s internationally accredited police department employs a staff of approximately 250 people whose mission is to provide extraordinary service to the community while protecting life and property.
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