Two were arrested on firearm charges early this morning. Around 12:30 AM, State Police stopped the driver of a 2015 Dodge Durango on US 41 near Vincennes for a traffic violation. The driver was identified as 20-year-old Johan Jean of Chicago. Officers detected the odor of marijuana after approaching the vehicle. A passenger was identified as 23-year-old Jicah Ajao-Salami of Chicago. Troopers searched the vehicle and located oxycodone, several unopened packs of marijuana, edible marijuana brownies, and three handguns. Two of the handguns were reported stolen out of Evansville. Both were arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.
Charges:
- Johan Jean, 20, Chicago, IL
- Theft of a Firearm, Class 6 Felony
- Carrying a Handgun without a License, Class A Misdemeanor
- Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor
- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor
- Jicah Ajao-Salami, 23, of Chicago, IL
- Theft of a Firearm, Class 6 Felony
- Carrying a Handgun without a License, Class A Misdemeanor
