CARBONDALE – A Carbondale man was lodged in the Jackson County Jail on drug and gun-related charges following an incident in the 2500 block of New Era Road last Friday night.
According to Carbondale Police, officers responded to the scene and learned that 25-year-old Ethan Hipps was firing rounds from a homemade firearm.
Officers also learned Hipps had an active Jackson County Failure to Appear warrant for Unlawful Restraint and was inside a home with another adult and an infant.
Officers tried to make contact with Hipps, but were forced to enter due to difficult circumstances. Hipps was taken into custody without incident. No injuries were reported.
Officers recovered evidence consistent with homemade firearm manufacturing, firearm ammunition and drug paraphernalia. Hipps was arrested for Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Firearm Projectiles, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, Endangering the Life and Health of a Child, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
