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Ottawa woman arrested after police say she threatened person with a gun

Search of apartment, vehicle revealed a BB handgun similar to a real firearm, police say

By Maribeth M. Wilson
A suspect was taken into custody Wednesday night for domestic violence following an incident on the south side of Ottawa, Sergeant James Bell of the Ottawa Police Department said.

A suspect was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, on a complaint of domestic violence following an incident on the south side of Ottawa, said Ottawa Police Sgt. James Bell. (Maribeth Wilson)

An Ottawa woman was arrested Wednesday night after police said she threatened an individual with a gun later determined to be a BB handgun.

Ottawa officers were called about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to an apartment building in the 600 block of East McKinley Road for a disturbance during which a gun was displayed and an individual was threatened with a gun, according to a news release issued Thursday by the Ottawa Police Department.

Charletha M. Edwards, 34, was arrested and charged with one count of domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor, according to the release.

Charletha M Edwards

Charletha M. Edwards (Photo provided by La Salle County Sheriff's Office)

Ottawa police said officers interviewed numerous individuals in the area.

Police said a later search of an apartment and vehicle revealed a BB handgun that looked similar to a real firearm.

Edwards was taken to the La Salle County Jail and turned over to correctional staff.

Additional charges based on this incident have been referred to the La Salle County State’s Attorney’s Office.

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