Kelly Gibbs, 39, of 1320 Elizabeth Ave., New Bern, was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon.

Kelly Gibbs, 39, of 1320 Elizabeth Ave., New Bern, was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon.Police said shots were fired during a disturbance involving a crowd at 609 Highway 55 West.The police said they went toward the sound of the shots and found Gibbs.No one was injured from gunfire and no other arrests were reported.
Gibbs was put in jail with his bail set at $5,000.Police say Gibbs is a convicted felon and could face additional federal charges under the Project Safe Neighborhoods program. The program is aimed at career criminals who commit crimes with guns.

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