The Champaign Police Investigation Unit seized two handguns, drug equipment, packaging and two grams of a substance thought to be heroin in the 1500 block of Holy Hill Drive after serving a search warrant Tuesday afternoon.
Officers arrested two men involved in the investigation prior to serving the search warrant. The two men were in a vehicle in the 1000 block of West Beardsley Avenue. Allen Williams, 21, was arrested on the charge of aggravated battery. His arrest stemmed from an unrelated investigation. Tyren Scott, 23, was arrested on the charge of armed violence and unlawful use of weapons by a felon. Scott’s arrest was based on the result of the search warrant.
The Champaign Police S.W.A.T. team assisted in searching the residence due to weapons being presented and did not encounter any issues while serving the warrant.
Anyone with information regarding this crime or any other gun related crime is urged to call the Champaign Police Department at (217) 351-4545. Callers wishing to remain annonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (217) 373-8477.