ISP: ‘Dangerous criminal’ behind bars in Peoria

Posted on February 5, 2022
Carlos Jones, 43, of Peoria. (Photo courtesy: Peoria Police)

By Blake Haas

PEORIA – A 43-year old Peoria man, who was considered ‘armed and dangerous’ after allegedly shooting at a police officer in late January, is in custody.

On Wednesday, ISP Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 4 obtained an arrest warrant for Carlos Jones of Peoria.

According to a news release, Illinois State Police, along with Peoria Police, observed Jones exit a residence in the 700 block of South Warren Street in Peoria and get into the passenger side of a pickup truck.

Peoria Police attempted to make a traffic stop, and Jones allegedly fled on foot.

After a brief chase, Jones was taken into custody and transported to the Peoria County Jail.

Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to call the Peoria Police Department.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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