Galesburg Police around midnight on Saturday, November 13th, observed a vehicle traveling about 19 miles per hour over the posted speed limit in the 1600 block of North Seminary Street and conducted a traffic stop. Officers made contact with the driver: 26-year old Chamese Dotson of Galesburg and discovered Dotson’s driver’s license was suspended and she was taken into custody. Officers also detected a strong cannabis odor coming from the sedan. Police then identified the three passengers: 31-year old Marquise McClain, 27-year old DeQwon Williams, and another 26-year old male whom police have had numerous encounters with. McClain admitted to having open alcohol inside the vehicle and he was placed under arrest. McClain had a valid Knox County Warrant and was also in possession of suspected cannabis. Police then discovered Williams was in possession of a firearm magazine and a Combat 19 9mm handgun was found where he was sitting. According to police reports, the firearm did not have a serial number leading officers to believe the parts were obtained separately and assembled at home. Ultimately, Chamese Dotson was charged with Speeding and Driving on a Suspended License. Marquise McClain was charged with the warrant, Illegal Possession of Alcohol by a Passenger, and Illegal Possession of Cannabis in a motor vehicle. DeQwon Williams was charged with being a Felon in Possession of a Weapon and Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
