Bloomington man arrested for gun and drug possession

Posted on October 30, 2020
Damoni Good, 25, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested Thursday morning and faces several gun and drug charges.

Bloomington Police said Damoni Good, 25, was arrested for manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.

BPD’s SWAT and vice unit executed a search warrant in the 800 block of West Market Street when the arrest was made.

Seized from the arrest and search warrant were:
• Approximately 31.4 grams of crack cocaine
• Approximately 52 grams of suspected methamphetamine
• One loaded AK-47 semi-automatic rifle
• An undisclosed amount of cash

Good was transported to the McLean County Jail. No bond information was available.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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