Springfield Man Facing Drug And Weapons Charges In Morgan County

A 26-year-old from Springfield is being held on a $300-thousand bond after being arrested for alleged drug and weapon charges in Morgan County.

Courthouse records indicate Joshua Joel Vanzant was picked up during the early morning hours on Monday and has been formally charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor charge for unlawful possession of an illegal weapon.

Vanzant has a previous criminal history which includes robbery, burglary and tampering with a motor vehicle.

He was scheduled to be arraigned on the new charges on Tuesday.

Bond conditions include GPS tracking and not stepping foot in Morgan County except for court appearances.