The Springfield Police Department’s Pro-Active Crime Unit and Street Crimes Unit arrested a Springfield man on drug and weapons charges following a search of his residence on February 12, 2025.
Brandon C. Ott, 29, was taken into custody at his home after officers executed a search warrant without incident. At the time of his arrest, police say Ott was in possession of 2.5 grams of cocaine. A further search of the residence led to the seizure of approximately 10 grams of cocaine, 26 fentanyl pills, a scale with fentanyl residue, cooking cups with crack cocaine residue, and a Smith & Wesson 9mm firearm.
Ott faces multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card. He was taken to the Sangamon County Jail.
Authorities noted that Ott was already on pre-trial release for previous drug-related charges, including the manufacture and delivery of methamphetamine and controlled substances. He was also wearing an ankle monitor with home confinement restrictions at the time of his arrest.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Springfield Police Department at 217-788-8311or Sangamon/Menard County Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.