Police find 3D-printed gun during traffic stop; suspect arrested

Police find 3D-printed gun during traffic stop; suspect arrested
Police find 3D-printed gun during traffic stop; suspect arrested
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Aaron Owen, 24, for allegedly having a 3D-printed gun after a traffic stop.

On July 15, around 11 p.m., officers were patrolling in the area of Killburn Avenue and Auburn Street when they pulled over a silver Volkswagen for a traffic stop. Owen told authorities he was being followed by another vehicle that flashed a weapon at him.

He said the other vehicle was trying to ram him off the road, according to court records.

Aaron owen. Photo: winnebago county jail

Officers saw an open container of alcohol while speaking to Owen.

Authorities searched the car and found a firearm that appeared to be 3D printed. The pistol was fully loaded.

Owen is charged with possession of a firearm without a valid FOID card, aggravated unlawful possession of a loaded weapon without a FOID card.


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