Galesburg man arrested for weapon possession in Knox County, deputies say

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Published: Jun. 26, 2024 at 6:32 PM CDT

GALESBURG, Ill (KWQC) - A Galesburg man was arrested on possession of a weapon charges in Knox County, deputies say.

According to Knox County deputies, 20-year-old Devonte M. Morrison was taken into custody on Wednesday for possession of a Weapon by a felon and possession of a weapon without a FOID card.

Deputies said they spotted Morrison’s car at a Galesburg home. Morrison attempted to leave the home but was ultimately taken into custody with the help of the Galesburg Police Department.