Report: Man sought on warrant had guns in backpack

A man sought on an out of county warrant is facing new gun charges following his arrest at Western State Hospital on Russellville Road Saturday night.

Officers were serving 31-year old Daniel Oliver of Hopkinsville with the warrant about 10:40 p.m. and he asked if he could take his backpack with him.

Security located Oliver’s backpack in his workspace and a search of the bag allegedly revealed two loaded handguns.

Oliver is charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon.