A Decatur man is now facing charges after running from police into a home near Hickory and Lowber streets. Dana E. Bond is facing charges of unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon and resisting or obstructing a Peace Officer.
The Decatur Police Department say they observed a vehicle in the area that abruptly parked their vehicle once they noticed officers passing by. When officers attempted to make a traffic stop, Bond exited the car with a suspicious item and ran into a home on Lowber Street. Police say Bond was the only person in the vehicle and officer believed Bond was carrying a gun wrapped with a shirt or towel. DPD said the home Bond ran into is known to police and believed to be a drug and gang home.
While searching the car, officers found a loaded gun on the floor board. Officers then obtained a search warrant for the home they found two other guns that were loaded. Police say six other people live inside the residence. Decatur Police Chief Jim Getz said six of the seven people are convicted felons.
Getz also said in a release, “minutes after police arrived in the area, a group of around 100 people formed. Many of these subjects yelled and threatened police even while in the presence of young kids. Due to the hostility of the crowd, more officers including support from the Macon County Sheriff’s Department was required.”
Getz said the only reason more officers were called was due to the hostility and threats from the crowd. He said the police were simply trying to remove the guns and violent offenders of the street.
“We ask for peaceful discussions and dialogue but will continue to remove illegal guns and violent offenders from the streets,” said Getz.
Bond is known to police, and is currently on parole for an armed robbery and kidnapping in Sangamon County, he was booked into the Macon County Jail on a $75,000 bond. Decatur police say additional charges and arrests could be made, DPD said.
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