Convicted felon in Pontiac accused of having multiple weapons

Posted on July 19, 2024

*Krolik was ordered to remain behind bars until his trial. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)*

By Blake Haas

PONTIAC – A 59-year-old Pontiac man, who’s a felon, stands accused of possessing multiple guns.

Earlier this month, the Livingston County Pro-Active unit investigated William Krolik.

According to a news release, Krolik is an alleged gang member and allegedly had multiple weapons.

Krolik was arrested by the Livingston County patrol units and transported to the Livingston County Jail.

Online court records show Kroik (KROLL-ick) faces one county of posession of meth, and three counts of a felon in posession of a weapon.

After a detention hearing Krolik was ordered to remain behind bars until his trial.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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