Drug and weapon charges filed against Bloomington man

Posted on May 29, 2019
Cameron Collins, 20, of Bloomington, was arrested for drug and weapons charges on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook).

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – After Bloomington Police were dispatched to the 1900 block of Tracy Drive for a disorderly conduct call, one suspect was arrested on several gun and drug charges Tuesday afternoon.

BPD Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Tracy Drive for a disorderly conduct call when allegedly occupants inside a vehicle were being loud and causing problems. Officers located the suspected vehicle on the roadway and made contact with them.

20-year-old Cameron Collins, of Bloomington was arrested by officers for alleged Armed Violence, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Manufacture/Delivery of Cocaine, and Driving while License Revoked.

Bond information is unavailable at this time.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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