An Orland Park man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for pointing a gun and firing a single shot toward a mechanic who was working on his car in 2018.
man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for pointing a gun and firing a single shot toward a mechanic who was working on his car in 2018.
On June 28, 2018, the victim, who Rekasius knew, was pulling a vehicle into his garage in Crete Township when Rekasius pulled up into the victim's driveway in a minivan with his girlfriend in the passenger seat, prosecutors said. The victim told Rekasius that he needed additional parts and Rekasius became upset and pointed a semiautomatic pistol at the victim.Rekasius backed out of the driveway while pointing the pistol at the victim, prosecutors said. He began to drive, but after the victim stepped into the street, Rekasius stopped the minivan and got out of the vehicle. He fired a shot in the direction of the victim.
"Rekasius is already a violent career criminal at the age of 31. Given his history of repeatedly breaking the law without compunction, it is no surprise that he committed further felonies here in Will County while out on bond," said Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow. "We are fortunate that no one was injured when Rekasius fired shots from his weapon, but his conduct demonstrates that he is a dangerous and volatile loose cannon who needs to be behind bars.
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