A North Chicago man, who is a convicted murderer, was arrested after he allegedly almost hit a police car head-on in Gurnee and was found with a loaded gun, prosecutors said.

Reginald D. Gordon, 45, of North Chicago, was charged with two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, driving under the influence, following too close and failing to have a registration plate or decal.

An officer was on patrol on Washington Street just west of O’Plaine Road in Gurnee, Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Dino Katris said.

The officer observed a vehicle driving towards them at a high rate of speed and not stopping.

The officer had to swerve into the oncoming lane in order to avoid being hit, Katris said.

Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, which was being driven by Gordon.

Katris said Gordon had an odor of alcohol coming from his breath and bloodshot glassy eyes.

Officers determined Gordon was impaired and unable to operate a motor vehicle so they arrested him.

A search was conducted and a loaded gun was found under the driver’s seat in Gordon’s car.

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