DIXON, Ill. — A Dixon man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies discovered drugs and a firearm during a crash investigation last weekend.
According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash around 5:47 a.m. on August 10 on Route 52 near Water Street in Amboy.
The driver, identified as Amont Vinson, showed signs of cannabis and alcohol use. A search of the vehicle revealed cannabis, controlled substances, and a firearm.
Vinson was arrested and charged with:
Armed violence – Class X felony
Possession of a controlled substance – Class 4 felony
Aggravated unlawful use of a weapon – Class 4 felony
Unlawful possession of cannabis (30–100g) – Class A misdemeanor
Possession of firearm ammunition without a FOID card – Class A misdemeanor
Driving under the influence of intoxicating compounds – Class A misdemeanor
Driving with a suspended license – Class A misdemeanor
Operating an uninsured motor vehicle – Petty offense
Failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident – Petty offense
In accordance with the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Vinson was released with pretrial conditions.
