Convicted Felon Found with Shotgun in McDowell County

McDowell County -- January 21, 2025: McDowell County Sheriff's Office: Detective Adam Burnette with the McDowell County Sheriff’s

 Office Community Impact Team charged 45-year-old

Travis Keith Ledford, of Marion, with felony Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. He was given a secured bond of $20,000.

On January 13, Detective Burnette traveled to a Marion residence to serve a Domestic Violence Order to Ledford. While there, Ledford, who is a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of a 12-gauge shotgun.

He was subsequently charged and transported to the McDowell County Detention Center.

Editor's Note: A  criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.