Press Release: Traffic Stop Leads to Weapons and Drug Charges

City of Evanston, Illinois sent this bulletin at 04/04/2023 04:23 PM CDT

Tuesday, Apr. 04, 2023 | View in browser

Traffic Stop Leads to Weapons and Drug Charges

EVANSTON, IL - On April 1, 2023, at approximately 12:02 a.m. officers were on patrol in the 1500 block of Ridge Avenue when they stopped a red Nissan for driving with no headlights. Officers made contact with the driver and sole occupant, Terrance Hogan. Officers learned his identity and returned to their patrol vehicle to check his driver's license status.

While the officers were continuing their investigation, Hogan fled from the Nissan on foot and officers gave chase. While he was fleeing, Hogan discarded a black sock. Hogan was then apprehended in the 1500 block of Oak Avenue. Officers located the sock Hogan discarded and learned it contained a loaded 9mm "ghost" handgun. Hogan was arrested and transported to the station.

Once Hogan was in custody officers continued their investigation. Their investigation included a search of his vehicle. The search led to the recovery of approximately 197 grams of cannabis, plastic baggies, an electronic scale, and a loaded extended 9mm magazine. Hogan was the registered owner of the Nissan. Hogan's Nissan was towed and impounded pending seizure.

Hogan did not have a FOID card or a concealed carry license. Officers reviewed the investigation with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. The State's Attorney approved felony weapons charges.

Offender

Hogan, Terrance male 37 years-of-age

1400 block of South Canal Street Chicago, IL

Charges