S.C. felon indicted after loaded guns found in toddler’s crib, closet

S.C. felon indicted after loaded guns found in toddler’s crib, closet

COLUMBIA, S.C. - A federal grand jury in South Carolina has indicted a 20-year-old convicted felon after investigators discovered loaded firearms hidden inside a child’s crib and closet.

Karlos Gibson is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina.

Court filings show law enforcement officers executed a search warrant on Aug. 5 at an apartment in the 1700 block of Van Heist Street where Gibson had been staying.

Inside, investigators discovered a .40-caliber handgun and a 50-round drum magazine in Gibson’s daughter’s crib. Officers also located a .45-caliber pistol inside the child’s bedroom closet.

Authorities said Gibson was prohibited from possessing weapons or ammunition due to a prior conviction for possession with intent to distribute.

At the time of the search, Gibson was out on bond after being charged with accessory after the fact to murder, which also carried bond conditions barring him from possessing firearms.

If convicted, Gibson faces up to 15 years in federal prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and three years of supervised release. He remains detained pending trial.

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