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Man gets probation for having gun, drug stash in West Loop tent city

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Last updated: December 18, 2024 2:12 pm
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West Loop residents and aldermen in Chicago worked tirelessly to address the issue of homeless encampments under viaducts in the ward. These encampments had become hotspots for criminal activity, including drug dealing and shootings. After months of effort, there was a breakthrough in late November when police arrested a man in a tent city near the Clinton CTA station for allegedly selling drugs to an undercover officer.

During the arrest, police discovered a backpack in the man’s tent containing a firearm with an extended magazine, as well as heroin, crack cocaine, liquid codeine, and cash. The man, identified as 19-year-old Tailon Appleton, was charged with multiple felonies, including armed violence.

Despite the serious charges, Judge Maryam Ahmad decided to release Appleton on an ankle monitor, much to the dismay of Alderman Bill Conway. Conway expressed his shock on Twitter, emphasizing that the SAFE-T act allowed for detention in such cases.

However, the outcome of Appleton’s case was surprising to many. He pleaded guilty to illegal gun possession and drug-related charges as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. The Class X felony charge was dropped, and Judge Laura Ayala-Gonzalez sentenced him to two years of probation, 30 hours of community service, and various other requirements.

These requirements included obtaining a GED, abstaining from drugs and alcohol, and participating in programming. The lenient sentence sparked controversy and raised questions about the handling of such cases in the criminal justice system.

The case of Tailon Appleton serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges in addressing homelessness and criminal activity in urban areas. It also highlights the importance of collaboration between residents, officials, and law enforcement to find effective solutions to such issues.

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