Kankakee, IL – The Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG), arrested Nelson J. Brown, 26, of Kankakee, IL, for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon and Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Firearm.

KAMEG initiated an investigation that culminated in the arrest of Brown for multiple weapons violations. On Monday, June 22, 2020, at approximately 5:12 p.m., KAMEG agents served a search warrant at Brown’s residence.  During the search warrant, agents seized a 9mm handgun. Brown is currently in custody at the Jerome Combs Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

KAMEG reminds the public to call KAMEG at (815) 933-1710 to report non-emergency information about drug dealing and gang problems. We recognize our partnership with the public is important for quality of life issues for our citizens and children.