A Glasford man is in jail after being arrested at Pekin Hospital. Pekin Police say 21 year-old Brandon Ihnes was released from the Tazewell County Jail Monday morning and was heading to Pekin Hospital with a handgun.

A family member tipped-off police that he obtained a gun and may have been going to see a family member who is currently a patient. Police notified the hospital, which went on lockdown and at 7:52 a.m. Ihnes was stopped before entering the building.

Police say handgun was found on him and he was taken into custody for not having a Firearms Owner Identification Card or a conceal carry permit.

Ihnes is back in the Tazewell County Jail.