Convicted felon arrested in Springfield over drug distribution, unlawful weapon possession

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A Springfield man was arrested Wednesday after an ongoing narcotics investigation.

The Springfield Police Department stated that it arrested 34-year-old Tavious Spencer of Springfield Nov. 5 after a warrant was obtained for his home.

During a search of Spencer's home, Springfield police said that officers found the following:

Around 55 grams of suspected ecstasy
Around 64 grams of suspected cocaine
Around 1,126 grams of suspected cannabis
A revolver and a shotgun

Spencer was arrested for the manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, possession of firearms without a FOID, unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, unlawful possession of a weapon by a gang member and resisting a peace officer.

Spencer was moved to the Sangamon County Jail.

Anyone with information can contact SPD at 217-788-8311 or Sangamon/Menard County Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.

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