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Teen Accused of Carjacking Near Glen Oak | Peoria News
An 18-year-old named Cole McCoy is facing serious charges after allegedly carjacking a vehicle near Glen Oak Park early Sunday morning. Already on probation, he fled the scene fast and reportedly brandished what looked like a gun — prompting a high-speed chase that ended near Princeville, where police tracked him using GPS darts and recovered a fake weapon. Charged with vehicular hijacking, McCoy could face up to 15 years if convicted. A preliminary hearing is set for August 20th, but a grand jury may step in sooner. The twist? Victims claimed three Black men were involved — while McCoy is…
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