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Felony Firearm Arrest

On 07/17/23 at approximately 8pm, officers from the Janesville Police Department received information of a resident in the 400 blk of N. Pearl St who may be in possession of a firearm.  The person was identified as Isaiah T. Ruffins, a 20-year-old male.  A check of Ruffins’ criminal history showed he was a convicted felon.  Ruffin was previously convicted in Dane County Court for state statute 940.08(1), Homicide by Negligent Handling of Dangerous Weapon/Explosive.  He was sentenced to 6 months jail time and 5 years extended supervision on September 6, 2022. 
 
Officers developed enough information and searched Ruffins’ residence locating a 9mm semi-automatic handgun and ammunition inside.  Ruffins was taken into custody at his place of employment.  Ruffins was held at the Rock County Jail on the following charges.
 
Arrested:
Isaiah T. Ruffins
20 y/o male
 
Charges:
973.10(1) – Probation/Parole Violation
941.29(1m)(a) – Felon in Possession of a Firearm
 

Incident Number:JV2335997

Location: 400 Blk N. Pearl St

By: Sgt. Drew Severson #2242

Date: 07/17/23

Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3:6 Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.