06-21-10 Felon Arrested with Three Loaded Guns

                                                                                                          Wednesday, June 21, 2010

 Sheriff Deputies Arrest a Felon Armed with Three Loaded
Guns After Traffic Stop, Including an AK-47 look-alike / knockoff
 
On Sunday afternoon, at 2:47 PM, MCSO Targeted Enforcement Unit (TEU) deputies patrolling parks as part of the 2010 Operation Safe Summer effort, initiated a traffic stop of a 2010 Toyota Corolla 4-door driven by Stephen L. Perkins, 27 YOA. The stop occurred at 39th and Hampton, after the deputies had conducted a patrol of Wahl Park, located at 48th and Hampton. The subject, Perkins, had a suspended driver’s license and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed the following loaded weapons:
 
  • An AK-47 knockoff rifle, with 1 round in the chamber and a loaded magazine;
  • A Taurus 9 MM handgun, with 1 round in the chamber and a loaded magazine in the weapon;
  • A Takara 9 MM handgun, with 1 round in the chamber and a loaded magazine in the weapon.
 
Perkins was arrested for three felony counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and issued traffic citations for Operating an Auto while Suspended and a seat belt violation. Perkins was conveyed to the County Correctional Facility – Central (CCFC), where he faces 30 years imprisonment. The matter will now be brought before the DA for charging.
 
The subject has a prior conviction record including:
 
2005    Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana)        Class G Felony*
*3.5 years in Wisconsin State Prison; 18 months initial confinement
 
2004        Operating Auto while Revoked or Suspended (2 cases)
2003        Operating Auto while Revoked or Suspended
2002        Operating Auto while Revoked or Suspended
 
2002        Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place (Felony / Milwaukee)*
*165 days House of Correction (HOC) w/ Huber Release Privileges
 
“As I stated earlier this season, a strong visible law enforcement presence is a key to ensuring a safe, orderly summer in and around our county parks. These public spaces, filled with families and children looking to enjoy the summer, has no room in it for those who would carry illegal, dangerous weapons and have demonstrated no fear in using them to kill. Our efforts will identify those who illegally arm themselves with guns, and for them my message is simple: There will be no discussion when you roll with a gun. You will be arrested, prosecuted and, I trust, swiftly convicted for such a dangerous and foolish choice. Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr.