(KLZA)-- The Richardson County Sheriff's office reported in a social media post that on September 18, officers executed a search warrant at 602 Central Avenue in Humboldt.
The warrant was due to a connection with a felon in possession of a firearm invetigation.
During the search, deputies recovered two rifles and a shotgun.
43-year-old Matthew Hillyard of Humboldt was arrested for unlawful possession of firearms by a prohibited person due to being convicted previsously on felony charges.
Upon further investigaton, it was confirmed the firearms recovered had been reported stolen in Pawnee County.
The case remains under investigation with additional arrests and charges anticipated.
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