A Ringgold man has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for possessing 11 firearms and ammunition after being convicted of a felony. Brady D. Alsup, 44, of Ringgold, La., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote on one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
According to the October 11, 2016 guilty plea, after receiving information that firearms were present on Alsup’s property, law enforcement agents conducted a search of his residence on October 14, 2015 and found six rifles, four shotguns, a revolver and assorted ammunition. The defendant was previously convicted in 2007 of a felony and is not allowed to possess a firearm.
The investigation and prosecution are part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a Department of Justice initiative to promote firearm safety and to reduce firearm crimes by preventing the possession and use of firearms by dangerous and persistent felons and others not authorized to possess a firearm.
Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced the sentencing, stating that the conviction and sentencing of Alsup demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to keeping the community safe from individuals who pose a threat. The ATF conducted the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney James G. Cowles Jr. prosecuted the case.
Alsup was also sentenced to three years of supervised release and must pay a $10,000 fine. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the crime and the need to protect the public from individuals who disregard the law and pose a danger to others.
The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the community in preventing and reducing firearm crimes. By working together, law enforcement can identify and prosecute individuals who illegally possess firearms, reducing the risk of violence and keeping the community safe.
In a statement, Acting U.S. Attorney Van Hook praised the work of the ATF and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in bringing Alsup to justice. The conviction and sentencing of Alsup serve as a reminder that those who illegally possess firearms will be held accountable and face serious consequences.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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