FBI Indicts Convicted Felon For Weapon Possession In Orland: Cops

ORLAND PARK, IL — A convicted felon was indicted by the FBI on a charge that stemmed from a November arrest in Orland Park, according to the Orland Park Police Department.

On Nov. 4, 2020, an Orland Park officer on duty saw a vehicle westbound in the 8400 block of 159th traveling at 70 mph in a 40 mph zone, police said. The officer conducted a routine traffic stop on the vehicle, later learning that the driver, Eric McIntosh, had a revoked driver's license. When McIntosh discovered he was going to be arrested for driving on a revoked driver's license, he fled the scene, according to police.

Police said an Orland Hills officer saw McIntosh escaping and that while fleeing, McIntosh struck the Orland Hills squad car several times while driving through the Georgio's parking lot. According to police, McIntosh's car became disabled and McIntosh continued to flee on foot. Orland Park officers managed to stop McIntosh after a short foot chase and took him into custody, police said.

While searching McIntosh's car, police said they found a loaded handgun, and later found he is a convicted felon. McIntosh was then charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, Resisting a Police Officer, Driving on a Revoked License, Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Aggravated Speeding, police said.

On March 22, police said McIntosh was indicted by the FBI on the federal charge of a Felon in Possession of a weapon. On March 26, he was taken into custody by the FBI, police said.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law