Elgin police: Felon charged with more crimes
Police say a parolee pointed a gun at another person Sunday in a parking lot in Elgin.
Elgin police responded to a call of a man with a gun about 4:45 p.m. on the 500 block of West Highland Avenue, according to a news release issued Monday. After pointing the gun, he fled on foot, authorities said.
Oswaldo Garcia, 33, who lives on the same block, was located by police nearby and matched the description given by the victim. A loaded handgun was also found nearby, police said.
Garcia was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm with no FOID card, obstructing and resisting a peace officer and aggravated assault.
He awaits a bond hearing.
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