SMITH, ANTHONY 001

A Knoxville man has entered a written plea of not guilty to a weapons charge.

53-year-old Anthony Smith was arrested in early November on a charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Class D Felony.

According to court records, Smith and his wife spoke with police about a burglary and fire they had at their home on East Douglas Street in late October when it was revealed 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 hearing date has been set for Tuesday, January 6th, in Marion County District Court.