Webb City man arrested after hidden gun found outside Joplin Courthouse

A man from Webb City is facing charges after he allegedly hid a stolen handgun just outside the Joplin Courthouse. Read the full press release below:

On 2/20/2020, at approximately 10:38 AM, at the Joplin Courthouse, 601 South Pearl Street, an individual approach a deputy to report suspicious activity they witnessed. The deputy checked the reported area and found a handgun hidden behind a gas meter near the courthouse. The handgun came back as being reported stolen out of Joplin.

Prior to this, a male subject, identified as Courtney McKissack, 38 of Webb City, checked in with security on his way to court, and had two pistol magazines in his pockets. Those magazines were secured in lock box at the security station.

Mr. McKissack was taken into custody on an active warrant for stealing, and a probable cause hold for receiving stolen property.

Charges will be sent to the prosecutor.