SMITH, ANTHONY 001

A fire and burglary at a Knoxville home has led to a felon being charged with possessing a firearm.

53-year-old Anthony Smith was arrested in early November and charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court records, Smith and his wife spoke with police about a burglary and fire they had at their 425 East Douglas Street home on October 29th when it was revealed that a handgun was stolen from the residence. Smith’s wife was the owner of the gun but they lived together in the home and he knew she owned the gun and where it was located.

Smith was convicted of rape in 1993 and has registered as a sex offender in Iowa.

A preliminary hearing has been set for Tuesday, December 2nd.