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<blockquote data-quote="CaliforniaCheez" data-source="post: 97511" data-attributes="member: 167"><p>[align=center][ATTACH=full]5591[/ATTACH][/align]</p><p></p><p><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2697869" target="_blank">http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2697869</a></p><p></p><p>LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson was charged Thursday with not having a gun owner identification card after six firearms were found at his Gurnee home.</p><p></p><p>The misdemeanor charge carries a penalty of up to a year in jail upon conviction, said Jeff Pavletic, first assistant state's attorney in Lake County.</p><p></p><p>Gurnee Police issued a warrant and searched Johnson's home, coach Lovie Smith said.</p><p></p><p>Johnson turned himself in to Gurnee police, posted bond and was released Thursday night, Police Chief Robert Jones told a news conference.</p><p></p><p>"It definitely is a concern because Tank has had to deal with some things like this in the past. Yes, it definitely is a concern," Smith said before charges were filed.</p><p></p><p>According to the Tribune, a man was led from the home in handcuffs by police.</p><p></p><p>Witnesses told the Tribune that at least 20 police officers took part in the raid.</p><p></p><p>Unless specifically exempted by statute, all Illinois residents who buy or possess firearms are required by law to have a valid Firearm Owner's Identification card. They are issued by the Illinois State Police.</p><p></p><p>In November 2005, Johnson was sentenced to 18 months probation and 40 hours' community service after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge. He was arrested was arrested earlier in 2005 after a nightclub valet reported seeing Johnson with a handgun in his sport utility vehicle.</p><p></p><p>Johnson also was arrested last February after a confrontation outside a Chicago nightclub.</p><p></p><p>A link on prior arrests: </p><p><a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=local&id=3900610" target="_blank">http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=local&id=3900610</a></p><p></p><p>February 12, 2006 - For the second time in less than a year Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson has been arrested outside a Chicago nightclub. The latest incident happened just before 4:00 Sunday morning on North Rush Street. Chicago police confirm Johnson was arrested and charged with aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting arrest. </p><p></p><p>Police say an officer was issuing Johnson a traffic citation for obstructing the roadway when they claim Johnson started to verbally threaten the officer. Police say when the officer tried to handcuff Johnson, he started to struggle with the officer. </p><p>Additional officers assisted in the arrest of Johnson.</p><p>**********************************************************</p><p></p><p>So <u><strong>this guy is arrested 3 times in 13 months</strong></u> and hasn't violated his probation.......yet!! </p><p></p><p>No confirmation he is looking for a trade to the Bengals. </p><p>BTW</p><p><em>One out of every eight Bengals players is involved in the U.S. judicial system</em>; either in jail, on parole or awaiting trial.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CaliforniaCheez, post: 97511, member: 167"] [align=center][ATTACH=full]5591[/ATTACH][/align] [url]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2697869[/url] LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson was charged Thursday with not having a gun owner identification card after six firearms were found at his Gurnee home. The misdemeanor charge carries a penalty of up to a year in jail upon conviction, said Jeff Pavletic, first assistant state's attorney in Lake County. Gurnee Police issued a warrant and searched Johnson's home, coach Lovie Smith said. Johnson turned himself in to Gurnee police, posted bond and was released Thursday night, Police Chief Robert Jones told a news conference. "It definitely is a concern because Tank has had to deal with some things like this in the past. Yes, it definitely is a concern," Smith said before charges were filed. According to the Tribune, a man was led from the home in handcuffs by police. Witnesses told the Tribune that at least 20 police officers took part in the raid. Unless specifically exempted by statute, all Illinois residents who buy or possess firearms are required by law to have a valid Firearm Owner's Identification card. They are issued by the Illinois State Police. In November 2005, Johnson was sentenced to 18 months probation and 40 hours' community service after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge. He was arrested was arrested earlier in 2005 after a nightclub valet reported seeing Johnson with a handgun in his sport utility vehicle. Johnson also was arrested last February after a confrontation outside a Chicago nightclub. A link on prior arrests: [url]http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=local&id=3900610[/url] February 12, 2006 - For the second time in less than a year Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson has been arrested outside a Chicago nightclub. The latest incident happened just before 4:00 Sunday morning on North Rush Street. Chicago police confirm Johnson was arrested and charged with aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting arrest. Police say an officer was issuing Johnson a traffic citation for obstructing the roadway when they claim Johnson started to verbally threaten the officer. Police say when the officer tried to handcuff Johnson, he started to struggle with the officer. Additional officers assisted in the arrest of Johnson. ********************************************************** So [u][b]this guy is arrested 3 times in 13 months[/b][/u] and hasn't violated his probation.......yet!! No confirmation he is looking for a trade to the Bengals. BTW [i]One out of every eight Bengals players is involved in the U.S. judicial system[/i]; either in jail, on parole or awaiting trial. [/QUOTE]
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