Rockford man arrested on drug, weapon charges

Online Staff Report

Dion Embrey, 45, of Rockford, has been arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver 15-100 grams of cocaine, possession with intent to deliver cannabis, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and no Firearm Owner’s Identification card.

Members of the Rockford Police Department’s Narcotics Unit executed a narcotics search warrant at 201 Lincoln Blvd. April 26 after receiving information that drugs were being sold from the residence.

Several people were inside the residence at the time of the search warrant.

Detectives located and recovered approximately 35 grams of cocaine, 217 grams of cannabis, a loaded handgun and U.S. currency.

One of the adults in the residence was identified as Embrey. Embrey, who is a convicted felon, was placed under arrest and lodged in the Winnebago County Jail.

Posted April 30, 2012