Scott County man arrested on gun, drug charges

BENTON, Mo. -- An Oran, Mo., man has been arrested on firearms- and drug-related charges, according to a news release from Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter.

Joshua Lee Rogers, 27, was charged with felony unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance, as well as misdemeanor possession of marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

According to the news release, Scott County deputy Jody Chaney stopped a vehicle driven by Rogers near Oran. Oran police chief Gregg Ourth was conducting a related investigation on a case involving Rogers and the two agencies coordinated to make the arrest, the release said.

Rogers was found to be unlawfully in the possession of a handgun, marijuana, synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia, the news release said.

The sheriff's department also said Rogers has an extensive criminal history in multiple states. He remains in custody at the Scott County Jail a bond of $50,000 cash or surety.

Pertinent address:

Oran, Mo.

Benton, Mo.