Theft Investigation Leads to Gun, Drug Charges

An investigation into a series of thefts in Fulton County led to the arrest of an Obion County man on drug and gun charges.

Deputies with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office and the Obion County Sheriff's Office went to a home in the Brownsville community on Monday in regards to a series of thefts in the area over the past few weeks.  Deputies said that the resident, 35-year-old Caleb Rice of Obion County, was in possession of several firearms and drug paraphernalia.  More firearms and methamphetamine were allegedly found inside the residence, and more guns were found hidden in a barn at a neighboring residence.

Rice was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was lodged in the Fulton County Detention Center.