A Decatur, Tn., man with a child rape conviction is facing federal charges after loaded weapons and ammunition were found at his home.
Authorities said James Allen Bowers earlier had an 18-year sentence for child rape at Bledsoe County.
A search warrant was executed at the home of Bowers at 650 Howard Road on Feb. 16. Officers found a loaded Colt revolver, a loaded Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun and rounds of ammunition.
Bowers said the weapons belonged to his wife, but he admitted handling them. He said they were at the house for protection.