‘Dangerous felon’ arrested in New Madrid County for possessing firearm
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department reported the arrest on Sept. 8 of a man considered a “dangerous felon.”
Ricky Starr, 64, was arrested on the charge of unlawful possession of a firearm - dangerous felon.
According to the probable cause statement, Starr was taken into custody after Sgt. Zach Albright with the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department spoke with a woman who acknowledged her late father had loaned Starr a .22 pistol four years ago “for shooting skunks.” She told Albright that Starr had returned the gun earlier in the day to a family member.
The deputy also noted Starr was convicted in 1983 of second degree murder.
Starr was released from custody after posting a $15,000 cash or surety bond.