Frankfort Pair Snared in Stolen Gun Purchase: Cops

NEW LENOX, IL — A Mokena man faces charges after police say he stole guns from a friend and then sold them to others in the area.

Brian Rudnicki, 20, of the 19400 block of Foxford Lane in Mokena, was at a friend's house in the 2400 block of Jackson Branch Drive on Sept. 24, when police say he took four guns — two semi-automatic handguns and two revolvers — out of a safe.

He later sold the weapons to 18-year-old Trenton Felkamp, of the 7700 bock of Jefferson Court in Frankfort. Gianna Davenport, 19, of the same address, allegedly assisted in the transaction by driving Felkamp to the exchange. Rudnicki initially denied involvement in the theft, but police later found he had possession of the firearms at one time.

Detectives found evidence that Felkamp had purchased the guns, and Davenport drove Felkamp to make the purchase. Police found Felkamp and Davenport outside of their residence in Frankfort and took them into custody.

Arresting officers found Felkamp in possession of one of the stolen firearms, as well as a controlled substance suspected to be ecstasy.

Rudnicki was arrested on Sept. 27 and charged with aggravated possession of stolen firearm, unlawful use of weapon by felon, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of a firearm without a FOID. He was transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility. Bond was set at $250,000.

Felkamp was arrested on Sept. 29 and charged with aggravated possession of stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of weapon, and possession of controlled substance. Davenport was arrested on Sept. 29 and charged with aggravated possession of stolen firearm. Both were transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility on September 30, pending a bond hearing.

Photos via New Lenox Police: (Main) Rudnicki, (Secondary) Felkamp, (Final) Davenport