CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – A 31-year-old man, prohibited from owning firearms, was arrested in Cape Girardeau on March 24, 2025, after police found a handgun with an extended magazine, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia during an investigation.
Incident Details
🚔 Officers responded around 12:00 a.m. to a home on the 1000 block of Hickory Street for a weapons violation report.
🚔 The homeowner informed police that a friend was in the basement with a gun.
🚔 Officers entered the basement and took the suspect, Anthony Harris (31), into custody.
Charges & Evidence Found
🔹 Handgun with an extended magazine
🔹 Suspected methamphetamine
🔹 Drug paraphernalia
Harris, who is legally prohibited from possessing firearms, now faces charges of:
✅ Unlawful possession of a firearm
✅ Possession of a controlled substance
✅ Unlawful use of a weapon
Legal Status
⚖️ Harris is being held on a $25,000 cash bond at the Cape Girardeau Police Department.
Authorities continue investigating the case to determine if additional charges may apply.
