On Sunday evening, August 10, Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident on Route 52 near Water Street in Amboy. During the investigation of the crash, deputies smelled the strong odor of cannabis as well as the odor of alcohol on the driver. A search of the vehicle revealed a quantity of cannabis, controlled substances, and a firearm. The driver was identified as 20-year-old Amont J. Vinson of Dixon was arrested and charged with the following:
Armed Violence, a Class X Felony
Possession of Controlled Substance, a Class 4 Felony
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, a Class 4 Felony
Unlawful Possession of Cannabis (30 to 100 grams), a Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of a Firearm Ammunition Without Requisite FOID Card, a Class A Misdemeanor
Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Compounds, a Class A Misdemeanor
Driving While Driver’s License is Suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor
Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, a petty offense
Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident, a petty offense
In accordance with the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Vinson was released from custody with pretrial provisions.
