A Jefferson man faces multiple drug and weapon charges following an incident on Friday.

According to the Jefferson Police Department, 53-year-old Robert Barnard is charged with a Class D Felony for possession of a firearm by a felon, a serious misdemeanor for his first offense for possession of marijuana and a simple misdemeanor for possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stem from a report from his mother’s residence in the 300 block of West Washington Street. 

A family member reported finding the narcotic-related items and a firearm while in Barnard’s room. Officers seized the items and conducted interviews with witnesses and Barnard, who admitted to possessing the items, that included a modified .22 caliber rifle with a banana clip. Barnard was then arrested and booked into the Greene County Jail, where he was later released on his own recognizance.  

Raccoon Valley Radio will bring you more information as it becomes official.