2 Arrested In Evanston For Gun, Drug Possession: Police

EVANSTON, IL — A traffic stop led to the arrests of two people and the recovery of a handgun, cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms, according to the Evanston Police Department.

Police pulled over a white Kia Optima Wednesday night as it travelled westbound on Howard Street at Asbury Avenue without its headlights on. When officers approached the driver, identified as Stephan Flood, they saw what appeared to be part of a rifle.

"Flood told officers the part was for an airsoft rifle, and he gave them consent to confirm it, which they did," EPD said in a statement.

During the stop, police said they could also smell cannabis in the car, and Flood confirmed there was cannabis in the center console. Flood also told police there was a handgun in the driver's door compartment.

Officers who searched the car said they found a Glock 43 handgun, about two grams of cannabis and about 19 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms. Police also recovered ammunition from the female passenger's purse.

Flood and the passenger were arrested and taken to the station forfurther investigation. EPD discovered that neither of the two had a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card or Concealed Carry License (CCL).

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office reviewed the investigation and approved felony weapons and narcotics charges against Flood. The woman was charged with misdemeanor possession of ammunition without a FOID card.