Man Being Held Without Bond

28-year-old Clifton Ray James, Jr. of Hickory was arrested by Hickory Police Saturday morning. James faces two felony counts of larceny of a firearm and three felony counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. He was also charged with felony possession of a schedule II controlled substance and possession of a stolen firearm, along with misdemeanor counts of possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. James is also accused of violating the conditions of his parole.

Hickory Police spotted James leaving the parking lot at the Red Roof Inn on Lenoir-Rhyne Boulevard S.E. Officers were aware that James had outstanding warrants. They stopped the vehicle and found 0.8 grams of marijuana, 0.2 grams of methamphetamine, a stolen handgun, and drug paraphernalia.

On September 17, James allegedly took a handgun from Hickory Pawn & Gun on U.S. Hwy 70 S.W. He is also accused of taking another handgun from the same business on September 29.

James was placed in the Catawba Co. Detention Facility where he is being held without bond.

Photo: Catawba County Detention Center