Weapons charge made during a welfare check

During a welfare check near Walhalla on Tuesday, a 59-year old man was arrested on an unlawful weapons charge – the result, the sheriff’s office reported – of a previous domestic violence conviction.  The charge was placed against Larry Gene Griffin, 59 years old.  The sheriff’s office announcement reads:  “The deputy discovered Griffin inside a pickup truck on Playground Road near Yelllow Brick Road (Tuesday morning).  After making contact with Griffin, the deputy found two rifles with some ammunition.”