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Hixson man who was Angel Bumpass’ co-defendant accused of handful of drug offenses

  photo  Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office / Mallory Aunte Vaughn, 42,
 
 

A Hixson man who was tried for felony murder alongside co-defendant Angel Bumpass is facing drug and gun possession charges.

Mallory Aunte Vaughn, 42, is facing a handful of charges, including possession of a firearm during a felony, possession of drug paraphernalia and three counts of drugs for resale.

Vaughn had outstanding warrants out of East Ridge and Hamilton County, according to an affidavit in his case.

Deputies found Vaughn on Wednesday while they were in the process of arresting another individual, the affidavit states.

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