CANTON, Ill. – A Canton man is in custody after authorities executed a search warrant on his home.

Canton Police say Richard B. Murphy, 50, was arrested on several drug and weapons charges after the warrant was served Friday at the residence on Edgewood Place.

A news release posted on Facebook said Murphy was charged with possession with intent to deliver between 100 and 400 grams of methamphetamine, unlawful possession, procurement, transportation, storage or delivery of methamphetamine precursors, aggravated unlawful use of weapons, and acquiring or possessing a firearm, stun gun or taser without a FOID card.

Canton police were aided by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police in serving and executing the search warrant.

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