A Branson man has been arrested on charges in Christian County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 54-year-old Samuel Snider and is facing felony charges of Receiving Stolen Property-Firearm and Unlawful Use of a Firearm as well Possession of Methamphetamine. Snider is also facing a Misdemeanor Warrant from Branson Police involving a Traffic and Shoplifting Charges.
As of Saturday morning, Snider was still being held on a 24-Hour Hold in the Christian County Jail in Ozark.
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