35-year-old Rashad Dominic Griggs of 20th Street NE in Hickory was arrested Wednesday (June 28) by Hickory Police Officers. He’s charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and felony probation violation.

Griggs is on probation as a result of a conviction in Catawba County on March 28, 2023 for felony possession of a firearm by a felon. He received probation and a 30 month suspended sentence.

Following Wednesday’s arrest, Griggs was jailed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under $8,000 bond. District and Superior Court appearances were scheduled today (June 29).