AMBOY, Ill. (WTVO) — Police have charged Amont Vinson, 20, with armed violence and drug possession charges after a weekend arrest in Amboy following a car crash.

According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the scene of the single-vehicle crash on Route 52 near Water Street around 5:47 a.m. on Sunday, August 10th.

Police said a strong odor of cannabis and alcohol were present on the driver.

A search of the car revealed a quanity of cannabis, controlled substances, and a gun.

Vinson, of Dixon, was charged with armed violence, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of cannabis, possession of a firearm without a Firearm Owners Identification, driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, drivin

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