Convicted Felon in Jones County Faces Additional Firearm Charges After Safe Search

Gary Yaughn, arrested on an existing warrant on April 8, 2025, is now facing six additional felony charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The original warrant, served by Jones County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Kasey Carr and Investigator Hall, included charges of Kidnapping (2 counts), False Imprisonment, Terroristic Threats and Acts, Criminal Trespass, Simple Battery, and Violation of Probation.

Prior to the arrest, Lt. Carr received information suggesting that Yaughn, a convicted felon, might possess firearms. Following Yaughn’s arrest, a safe was discovered at the location. A search warrant was subsequently obtained for the safe, and a search at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office revealed multiple firearms inside.

The Jones County Sheriff’s Office commended Lt. Carr and Investigator Hall for their diligent work in this case, highlighting their contribution to community safety.