Springfield Police says they were conducting a routine patrol around East Brown Street last night around 10:30 when they spotted a man wanted for multiple warrants.
30 year old Donte Williams attempted to run away when approached by police officers but was quickly captured and arrested.
Police found a loaded 9mm Taurus semi-automatic pistol on Williams.
Williams is facing a variety of charges including being an armed habitual criminal, unlawful possession of a weapon by convicted felon, resisting or obstructing a police officer, possession of a firearm – No FOID, aggravated battery, and Piatt County warrant for unlicensed driving.