Convicted Felon Charged Saturday With Possessing Gun

Police say a Hopkinsville man pulled over Saturday night for driving with his headlights off and a canceled vehicle registration was arrested for being a convicted felon and possessing a handgun, and other offenses. Hopkinsville Police report the traffic stop occurred just before 11:20pm on a vehicle driven by 28-year old Joshua Fox. Upon contact, police say they observed Fox trying to hide a firearm, but the holster was on him.

During a search, police reportedly found a bullet in Fox's seat, a box of ammunition, numerous needles and a scale with residue in the vehicle. Officers say Fox claimed the needles were his but denied ownership of the firearm.

Fox was lodged in the Christian County Jail charged with Possession of a Handgun By a Convicted Felon, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and No Registration Plates – Expired.

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