Two men behind bars in Bloomington on weapon charges

Posted on January 2, 2023

*Ronald Thornton (left) and Tamaris Clay (right) remain behind bars. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook)*

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington men are behind bars in McLean county on weapon charges.

According to a news release, Bloomington Police found Ronald Thornton, 23, of Bloomington, near a business in the 900 block of Maple Hill Road around 1:20 a.m.

Police say Thorton was wanted for an aggravated discharge of a firearm incident.

Mclean County prosecutors charged Thornton with aggravated discharge of a firearm, parole violation, and resisting arrest.

Additionally, police charged Tamaris Clay, 22, of Bloomington, with unlawful use of a weapon while on parole.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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