Dorsey man faces weapons charges
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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EDWARDSVILLE A Dorsey man faces several felony weapons charges after an April 8 incident in Granite City.
Randy L. Sheppard, 41, of Dorsey, was charged with possession of a firearm with revoked firearm owners ID card, a Class 3 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of weapons and criminal damage to property over $500, both Class 4 felonies.
The case was presented by the Granite City Police Department.
According to court documents, on April 8 Sheppard allegedly was found to be in possession of a Smith & Wesson 9 mm handgun while having a revoked Firearm Owners Identification Card, and was carrying it loaded, uncased and easily accessible in a motor vehicle without a concealed carry permit. He is also accused of causing more than $500 damage to another person’s 2000 Toyota 4runner by breaking out the windows and ramming the back of the vehicle.