Webster Parish deputies serving an arrest warrant Thursday on a Minden man have tacked on an additional serious firearm charge after reportedly finding a handgun in his possession.

Sheriff Jason Parker said 50-year-old Daniel Eugene Smith, a resident of the 800 block of Watterman St., is now facing a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in addition to his warrant charges.

Smith is wanted on warrants for failure to appear for monetary instrument abuse and as a fugitive from Case County, Texas in a burglary case. Case County officials reportedly will extradite Smith.

He currently is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center under a $20,000 bond.

Lt. Chase Wimberly, Sgt. Josh McCormick and Det. Ben Allen reportedly went to the Watterman St. address where they were eventually allowed entrance and directed to Smith’s room. On the bed in the room the deputies reportedly found a .45 caliber handgun lying beside a pair of cell phones, one of which had videos playing.

Deputies reportedly heard a noise in an adjacent room but found the door barricaded with a dresser when they attempted to enter. After gaining entrance, the deputies reportedly located Smith and took him into custody without incident.

Deputies learned Smith is a convicted felon and currently on parole on a simple burglary charge.

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