SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man is behind bars after officers said they found drugs and a stolen gun in his house early Friday morning.
In a news release, officials stated the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office D.I.R.T. executed a search warrant at the home of Contavious Kidd, near North 22nd and Montgomery Lane in Springfield. During that search, officers found the following:
- Around 10 grams of suspected heroin
- 6.6 grams of suspected meth
- 2.5 grams of an unknown substance
- $665
- 21 suspected hydrocodone pills
- A 9mm pistol reported stolen out of Missouri
Kidd is facing several drug-related charges as well as possession of a weapon by felon and possession of a stolen firearm. He is currently being held at the Sangamon County Jail.
Additionally, Kidd was on parole for narcotics and weapons charges.