(Michigan City, IN) - More gun violators have been taken off the streets in Michigan City.  Julius Bowen, 19, and Rashaan Jeanes, 23, were both arrested on the night of November 24th outside Virk’s Discount Liquors at 1912 East Michigan Boulevard.  Both men are from Michigan City.

Police said the men were approached when an officer recognized Bowen as having a warrant out for his arrest on an arson charge.

Bowen was allegedly found in possession of a loaded handgun containing a switch, which allows a semi-automatic weapon to fire automatically.  Police also indicated Bowen has a pending felony charge which prohibits him from having a firearm.

Jeanes was allegedly found in possession of a loaded gun and marijuana.  He also has a pending felony charge that makes it illegal for him to have a firearm for six months, police said.

Bowen was being held on $20,000 bond on the arson charge and a separate $15,000 bond on the latest charge of possession of a machine gun.