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Rockford man faces weapon charges after fleeing from police

ROCKFORD, Ill (WTVO) — A Rockford man faces several charges after police said he fled from officers during a weekend traffic stop.

Rockford Police SCOPE officers attempted to make a traffic stop in the area of Ridge Avenue and Vernon Street around 6:45 p.m. Saturday evening.

The vehicle fled from officers but was found a short time later in the 1600 block of Midway Drive.

Police said Jose Perez, 20, was behind the wheel.

SCOPE officers claim a loaded magazine was found inside the vehicle and a loaded handgun was found nearby.

Perez was taken into custody and booked into the Winnebago County Jail.

Perez is charged with aggravated fleeing, aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, and improper lane usage.

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