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Posted: May 12, 2025 2:52 PMUpdated: May 12, 2025 2:52 PM
Bartlesville Man Facing Firearm Felony Charge
Brian McSweeney
A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony.
37-year-old Fernando Ornelas was charged on Monday with possession of a firearm after a previous conviction of a felony.
According to the Bartlesville Police Department, on May 11 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Ornelas was pulled over by police due to the vehicle not having a registration sticker. The officer allegedly smelled marijuana emitting from the vehicle and got a K9 assist to search the car. One officer allegedly noticed a loaded firearm in the rear passenger seat floorboard.
One officer allegedly found through an Interstate Identification Index (III) search that Ornelas has a previous felony conviction.
Ornelas will appear in court again on May 23 at 9 a.m. His bond is set at $10,000.
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