Police Recover $15k, M-1 30 Caliber Assault Rifle from Parolees

Evanston police took 27 people into custody early Thursday morning as part of a parole compliance check operation. Along with the arrests, police also recovered $15,000 in cash and an M-1 30 caliber assault rifle.

Police checked on 50 people total, according to an alert sent out by the department. The operation was carried out in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Corrections Parole Division.

Of the 27 subjects arrested, "two had outstanding arrest warrants. Three subjects were arrested for possession of cannabis and $15,000.00 in cash was recovered. Additionally, one subject was arrested on weapons charges, in which an M-1 30 caliber assault rifle was recovered."

The operation was intended ensure parolee compliance with their restrictions as granted under their parole, debrief and gather intelligence, and conduct parolee drug testing, police said.