Aurora man tased, arrested after pistol-whipping person he knew: sheriff
KANE COUNTY - A 51-year-old Aurora man was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly pistol-whipping a man he knew.
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 600 block of Crane Street around noon, where they found a man with minor head injuries. The victim told deputies that Javier Morales, who he knew through business dealings, had struck him with a firearm before leaving the scene in a black Ford Taurus.
Deputies said they tracked Morales to his home where he refused to comply with orders. Officers then used a taser to subdue Morales before taking him into custody.
Javier Morales and the items recovered from his properties | Kane County Sheriffs Office
A search of Morales’ home uncovered a Kel-Tech Sub 2000 rifle, several high-capacity magazines, and ammunition, according to the sheriff's office. However, the weapon used in the assault was not found.
Deputies later searched a business owned by Morales where they reportedly discovered a short-barrel rifle, a second Kel-Tech rifle, and more ammunition.
Morales is facing the following charges:
- One count of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon - Class X felony
- Three counts AGG UUW Revoked FOID - Class 3 Felony
- One count of AGG UUW possession of short barrel rifle - Class 3
- One count of AGG UUW no FOID (ammo) - Class 3
- One count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance - Class 4