KNOX COUNTY, Ind. — Two Chicago men are facing multiple charges, including theft of a firearm, after being pulled over in Knox County.
According to Indiana State Police, a vehicle driven by 20-year-old Johan Jean was pulled over early Thursday morning on US 41 near Vincennes. While speaking with Jean, the trooper noticed the smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle uncovered oxycodone, several unopened packs of marijuana, edible marijuana brownies and three handguns. Two of the handguns were reported stolen out of Evansville.
Jean and a passenger, 23-year-old Jicah Ajao-Salami, were arrested and transported to the Knox County Jail.
Jean’s charges include theft of a firearm, carrying a handgun without a license, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance.
Ajao-Salami was initially charged with theft of a firearm and carrying a handgun without a license.
