Bloomington man arrested for gun possession and drug offenses

Posted on April 3, 2020
Brian Burnett, 29, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man faces several charges for drugs and possession of a gun.

Brian Burnett, 29, was taken into custody Wednesday after a traffic stop in the 700 block of South Main Street, according to BPD.  Police say Burnett was arrested without incident for offenses related to illegal drug sales.

BPD’s Street Crimes Unit was granted a search warrant for Burnett’s residence in the 600 block of W. Mill Street.  As a result of the search warrant, officers found additional drugs, an undisclosed amount of cash, drug sales material, and a stolen pistol.

Burnett was arrested for:
-Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Class X felony)
-Possession of a Firearm by a Gang Member (Class 2 felony)
-Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (UUW – No FOID) (Class 4 felony)
-Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class 4 felony)
-Possession of Cannabis 30-500 grams (Class 4 felony)
-Manufacture/Delivery of Cannabis 10-30 grams (Class 4 felony)

Burnett was transported to the McLean County jail.  His bond amount was listed at $100,000, which means he needs to post $10,000.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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