MT. VERNON, IL — Mt. Vernon police arrested a 27-year-old man Tuesday in connection with a reported argument involving a handgun.

According to police, Curtis Devan was arrested on charges of being an Armed Habitual Offender, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession of Ammunition by a Felon and Resisting Arrest.

Police say around 5:48 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the 2700 block of Jones for an argument involving one person who was armed with a handgun. Prior to the officer’s arrival, the armed person left in a vehicle.

An officer in the area observed the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop on it but the driver of the vehicle, Curtis Devan, fled from the traffic stop on foot. Devan was observed running into his residence at 1007 South 12th Street while holding a handgun.

Officers from the Mt. Vernon Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department surrounded the residence and called the occupants out. Devan was taken into custody without further incident.

A search warrant was granted for the residence. Upon serving the search warrant, a loaded handgun was located.

Devan was transported to the Jefferson County Jail to await the formal filing of charges and the setting of bail.