EVANSTON, IL - On Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 1:54 a.m. Evanston Police Officers arrested a man with a handgun and less than 2.5 grams of cannabis. 

Officers were in the area the 500 block of Sheridan Rd. when they observed a gray Nissan with registration suspended for an insurance violation. Officers  stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver, James Fulton. While officers were speaking to Fulton they detected an odor of cannabis coming from inside the vehicle. Officers investigated and Fulton admitted to the officers that he had smoked cannabis earlier and was in possession of a handgun. The investigation revealed that Fulton did have a FOID card but did not have a Concealed Carry License. Fulton stated that he had the gun for protection since the was a delivery driver.

Officers recovered a cannabis cigar from inside the vehicle. Officers recovered a loaded Jennings model J-22, .22 caliber, handgun from Fulton's person.

A photograph of the handgun is attached for legitimate media purposes only.

Offender:

Fulton, James L.  Date of Birth Aug. 17, 1993

4700 block of W. Race Ave. Chicago, IL.

Charges and Bond:

1 count of 625 ILCS 5/3-708 Registration Suspended for No Insurance

1 felony count of 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6(a)(1) Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon - Public Way

1 misdemeanor count of 720 ILCS 550/4(a) Possession of Cannabis - less than 2.5 grams

Fulton received a $30,0000 I-bond. The next court date is May 8, 2018 at Skokie Court House in room 105.