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Felon in Possession Charge for Kansas City Man
Kansas City, MO – Joshua D. Hughes, 42, is facing a felony charge after he was accused of carrying a loaded handgun into the federal courthouse while visibly impaired.
A federal grand jury indicted Hughes on being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to an indictment filed in Kansas City, MO. The indictment replaces a federal criminal complaint filed against Hughes on May 26, 2017.
According to an affidavit, Hughes entered the lobby of the U.S. District Court, 400 E. 9th Street, at approximately 10:27 a.m. on May 26, 2017. A Kansas City police detective noticed that Hughes was obviously impaired as he walked up the steps to the courthouse and believed Hughes was under the influence of PCP.
Hughes, who was carrying a black backpack, made contact with court security officers and stated, ‘I’m a felon in possession.’ Hughes was frisked, and officers found the loaded handgun in his boxer shorts. The backpack Hughes had been carrying was placed in the x-ray scanner, and security officers observed several items which they believed to be contraband, a bottle of suspected PCP. Hughes was placed under arrest and transported to an area hospital for treatment due to his level of impairment.
Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Acting United States Attorney Tom Larson cautioned that the charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Caine. It was investigated by the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department. Hughes is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment at a later date.
The Sig Sauer .40-caliber semi-automatic handgun was found in Hughes’ possession at the time of his arrest. Hughes’ prior conviction and current charges highlight the importance of gun safety and the severe consequences of possessing a firearm with a felony conviction.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime|Felony
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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