Felon Sentenced to 30 Months for Gun Possession

MOBILE, AL – In a harsh reminder of the consequences of breaking the law, Kelvontae Brown, a 30-year-old Mobile, Alabama man, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.

The sentence was imposed by Senior United States District Judge Callie V. S. Granade, who made it clear that Brown’s actions would not be tolerated in her courtroom. According to court documents, in January 2024, Brown plead guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. This was not his first run-in with the law, as he has prior convictions for domestic violence and theft offenses.

The incident that led to Brown’s arrest took place in March 2023, when concerned neighbors called 911 because Brown was acting erratically and was in the street with a firearm. When members of the Mobile Police Department arrived, they located Brown, took him into custody, and collected the Glock pistol he had attempted to hide nearby. Brown admitted he had possessed the firearm and that he had hidden it.

Brown’s decision to possess a firearm despite being a convicted felon has earned him a lengthy prison sentence. At sentencing, Judge Granade imposed a 30-month sentence of incarceration and a three-year term of supervised release upon Brown’s discharge from prison. Brown will also be required to undergo mental health evaluation upon release.

The Mobile Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives investigated the case, which is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities across the United States.

Assistant United States Attorney Beth Stepan prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States, bringing Brown to justice for his crimes. This case serves as a warning to others who may be tempted to break the law: in Mobile, Alabama, the consequences of possessing a firearm as a felon are severe and long-lasting.