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Police: Rockford man injures officer during weapons arrest

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Pierre Watson, 31, for weapons possession by a felon, among other charges.

On June 1, around 1:41 a.m., officers pulled over Watson’s Chevrolet Monte Carlo when he did not use a turn signal, according to court records. Authorities determined Watson had a suspended driver’s license in Illinois.

When officials approached the car, they could smell cannabis and saw an open bottle of Hennessy.

Pierre watson. Photo: winnebago county jail

The suspect was taken into custody but attempted to run away, causing an officer to be injured.

Police searched the vehicle and found a loaded pistol.

Watson was previously convicted of intending to deliver controlled substances in 2017 and 2020.

He is charged with possession of a firearm without a FOID, transporting an open alcohol container, unlawful possession of cannabis, driving on a suspended license, driving an uninsured vehicle, improper turn signal use, possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a firearm by a repeat felon, resisting an officer.

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