Jasper County Sheriff’s Department received information on Thursday the 21st of September about a white male, identified as Chris Knotts attempting to sell 4 firearms that were not believed to be his. Deputies located Knotts and inquires about the firearms and took possession of them until the rightful owner could be determined.  The owner was identified and contacted, and is currently working out of state and was unaware that his firearms were taken. Upon further investigation it was learned that Barbara Leonardi was with Knotts when the firearms were taken. Bond will be set by Judge Marvin Jones at a later date, for the charge of grand larceny.
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