Police Make Drug, Weapons Arrest
Sheriff Mike Kelley is pleased to announce the recent arrest of Alonzo Gadson, age 43, from Joliet for the offenses of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, armed violence, Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, and armed habitual criminal.
On 01/07/2025, members of the Will County Sheriff’s Office Gang Suppression Unit (GSU) obtained a search warrant for a residence located in the 400 block of Western Avenue in the City of Joliet after completing a drug investigation. The search warrant was signed by the Honorable Judge Derek Ewanic.
Early this morning, members of the Will County Sheriff’s Office conducted the search warrant of the residence. Members of the Joliet Police Department assisted the Will County Sheriff’s Office in conducting the search warrant.
Will County Sheriff’s Office deputies knocked and announced on the rear door of the apartment with the intent of notifying the occupants of the search warrant.
Upon receiving no answer or compliance from the occupants, deputies breached the door of the residence and located Alonzo Gadson inside. Alonzo Gadson was taken into custody by deputies without incident. It was then discovered by deputies that the front door of the residence was fortified with two separate 2X4 wooden boards.
A search of the residence was conducted, and deputies located a silver and black Taurus 9mm handgun inside of a bag in the bedroom belonging to Alonzo Gadson. In addition, deputies located several items of evidentiary value that are indicative of manufacturing and delivering illicit narcotics. A total of 23.1 grams of packaged cocaine and over $3,200 in cash was found on Alonzo Gadson.
Alonzo Gadson is currently on parole and was transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility awaiting his initial court appearance.The Will County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the various members of the Joliet Police Department that assisted in this operation and for the members of the Joliet Fire Department who were on standby while the search warrant was being conducted.