
A Columbia man charged with multiple felonies after a traffic stop in Boonville is due in court.
According to a probable cause statement, Dannie Rice was pulled over by a Boonville Police Officer for pulling a trailer with a non-working tail light. During the traffic stop the officer discovered that Rice’s driving privileges had been revoked. The vehicle Rice was driving was titled to him but not registered. The vehicle Rice was driving was also found to have a license plate that belonged to a different vehicle and not registered to Rice.
Rice was found to have two active warrants and was arrested. During a probable cause search of the vehicle a firearm was secured and processed through MULES/NCIC, which resulted in an active stolen firearm entry. During the search a loaded needle was found in the center console of the vehicle. Also during the search the officer located a case containing a clear plastic bag with thirteen pills. Eleven pills were identified as acetaminophen and oxycodone, a schedule two controlled substance, while two pills were identified as clonazepam a schedule four controlled substance.
According to court documents, Rice was charged with felonies for unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, driving while revoked and unlawful use of a weapon. Rice posted bond on November 9.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 22 at Cooper County Circuit