CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Champaign County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of the United States Marshals Great Lakes Regional Task Force, executed a search warrant at 2323E County Road 400N, Raymond Township. The event happened on November 15 at approximately 9:48a.m. after Sheriff’s Detectives received information that Tyler Abbott, 34 years of age and a convicted felon, was in possession of multiple firearms.
Champaign County Sheriff’s Office Detectives conducted a search of the residence locating multiple handguns, rifles, and shotguns. One shotgun was modified (commonly referred to as a sawed-off shotgun), he possessed two assault rifles, and a cache of ammunition. At the conclusion of this investigation, Tyler Abbott was transported to the Champaign County Jail where he was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Armed Violence, Possession of Cannabis 30-100 Grams, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Champaign County Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone who has additional information please call 217-384-1213. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS).