Two men arrested for stolen car and catalytic converters in Bloomington

Posted on July 3, 2023

*33-year-old Donte Gray of Dolton and 29-year-old Aaron Marshall of Riverdale were taken into custody. (WJBC file photo)*

BLOOMINGTON – Two men were arrested in Bloomington last week for a stolen vehicle and catalytic converters, according to a news release.

Bloomington Police were called Thursday to the area of Walnut Street and Western Avenue where the two men were located. Police say they found a saw blade in one of the man’s pockets during a consent search.

While officers were speaking with the two men, they located a car that had fled from separate traffic stops by BPD and Illinois State Police.

According to a news release, the officers searched the vehicle and found more saw blades, catalytic converters, and burglary tools. As the investigation continued, officers learned that the car was also stolen.

33-year-old Donte Gray of Dolton and 29-year-old Aaron Marshall of Riverdale were taken into custody.

Gray is facing charges for aggravated reckless driving and driving with a revoked license. Marshall is facing charges for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property, and possession of burglary tools.

The circumstances behind the incident are still under investigation by BPD and ISP. Anyone with information should contact the BPD at 309-820-8888.

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