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Dixon man charged with weapons offenses

Andrew J. Keefer

A Dixon man has been charged with multiple weapons offenses after he allegedly made threatening video calls while brandishing a firearm, according to Dixon police.

Andrew J. Keefer, 26, of Dixon, is charged with felony possession of a stolen firearm, felony possession of a firearm without a requisite firearm owner’s identification card, and possession of firearm ammunition without a requisite firearm owner’s identification card, according to court documents.

The Dixon Police Department received a report shortly before 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, of a man making threatening video calls while brandishing a firearm. According to a news release, the man was identified and located at a residence in the 200 block of Lincoln Way.

According to the release, a search warrant was executed at Keefer’s residence, and a firearm and ammunition were located. The recovered firearm had been reported stolen, according to the release.

Keefer, who has been granted pretrial release, is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 26.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, and the Lee County State’s Attorney’s Office assisted the Dixon Police Department.

Charlene Bielema

Charlene Bielema

Charlene Bielema is the editor of Sauk Valley Media.