Wilson City man arrested for being convicted felon with a gun | Crime

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - A Wilson City man was arrested for being a felon in possession of a gun.

Eric Antoine Dowell, 31, was charged with being a felon in possession of a gun.

According to Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore says information from an anonymous tip led to the arrest of Dowell. He says according to reports, Dowell had made comments about having a gun and he was going to shoot someone. Moore says sheriff deputies found the suspect vehicle, pulled him over for a traffic stop and found the high powered fun under the seat of the vehicle.

Dowell's bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety.

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