Dixon man faces burglary, weapons charges

Police say they received information about a man on parole in possession of firearms

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DIXON — A Dixon man is facing burglary and weapons charges, according to Dixon police.

According to a news release issued Sunday, the Dixon Police Department received information about an individual on parole in possession of several firearms. Detectives identified Nicholas C. Davis, 39, of Dixon, as the suspect, according to the release.

Detectives located Davis and took him into custody on warrants from Lee and Ogle counties. Police said Davis also was charged with the following:

  • One count of armed habitual criminal, a Class X felony
  • One count of residential burglary, a Class 1 felony
  • One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, a Class 2 felony
  • One count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon, a Class 2 felony
  • One count of unlawful possession of a firearm with no firearm owners identification card
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Charlene Bielema

Charlene Bielema

Charlene Bielema is the editor of Sauk Valley Media.