Man in Moberly found with gun and drugs

The Moberly Police Department stopped James Ivy last night at 8:20 p.m. in the 700 block of E. Carpenter Street.

Ivy initially gave officers false information, but they were able to determine his identity. Police found Ivy to have an active warrant for his arrest.

During a search of Ivy police were able to find methamphetamine, pills, paraphernalia, burglary tools, and a pistol. Ivy is a convicted felon and prohibited from carrying a firearm.

Ivy was transported to the Randolph County Justice Center being held on his existing warrant.