Springfield parolee arrested after modified rifle and cannabis found in residence

Other — Springfield, IL — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A Springfield parolee was arrested on July 3 after a search of his residence found a modified .22-caliber rifle and cannabis.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Other
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Date reported: 2026-07-08
• Suspect: male
• Status: arrested

REPORTED DETAILS

• Dakota J. Powell, a Springfield parolee, was arrested on July 3.
• A modified .22-caliber rifle with both its barrel and stock cut down was found hidden beneath the bed in the residence's only bedroom.
• Cannabis and ammunition were recovered during a search of his residence.
• Powell is prohibited from possessing firearms.
• He was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card, and possession of ammunition without a valid FOID card.