Convicted felon facing weapon possession charge after warrant service at local hotel.
Henderson Police arrested DEON VAUGHN on June 19th at a local hotel on a warrant for Terroristic Threatening. While serving the warrant, officers saw a handgun within reach of Vaughn.
Vaughn was taken into custody without incident. During a check of his criminal history, officers learned Vaughn has a felony conviction in Indiana and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Vaugh was lodged in the Henderson County Detention Center on the following charges:
KRS 527.040 Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
KRS 508.080 Terroristic Threatening (Complaint Warrant)
