A Tupelo man faces felon in possession of a firearm charges

TUPELO,Miss. (WCBI)- A Tupelo man faces felon in possession of a firearm.

Tupelo Police conducted a misdemeanor traffic stop on North Gloster.

51-year-old James M. Brown was detained after an initial investigation for possession of drug paraphernalia.

A loaded handgun was also located next to the driver’s seat.

It’s determined Brown was a convicted felon.

Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Allen set bond at $5,000.