Executive Summary
- Jeremy Perry, 27, of St. Louis, indicted on a Class 4 felony weapon charge.
- Allegations involve possession of a loaded, uncased handgun without a valid FOID card.
- The incident occurred on January 2 in Grundy County; Perry remains on pretrial release.
A Grundy County grand jury returned an indictment on Wednesday, February 4, against a Missouri man charging him with felony weapon possession. Jeremy Perry, 27, of St. Louis, faces one count of Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon following an investigation by local authorities.
According to the indictment, Perry is accused of possessing a loaded and uncased handgun inside a vehicle on January 2. Prosecutors allege that Perry did not hold a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) Card at the time of the incident, which reportedly took place within Grundy County jurisdiction.
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation that resulted in the charges. Officials noted that the specific charge is classified as a Class 4 felony. Following the indictment, Perry remains free on pretrial release pending further court appearances.
Procedural Next Steps
An indictment signifies that a grand jury has determined there is sufficient evidence to bring a formal accusation, allowing the case to proceed toward trial. As this case involves a Class 4 felony regarding firearm regulations and cross-state travel, the proceedings will likely focus on the specifics of Illinois FOID card requirements as they apply to non-residents. It is important to note that all individuals, including Perry, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
