Andrew Rollins, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Mississippi 2019

A disturbing crime has shaken the community in Jackson, Mississippi. On August 22, 2018, Andrew Rollins, 28, discharged a firearm multiple times at another person in Hinds County. The shooting occurred within 1,000 feet of an elementary school, putting innocent lives at risk.

According to the authorities, Rollins had previously been convicted of felonious house burglary in Hinds County in 2013. At the time of the offense, he was still on Hinds County probation, which has since been revoked.

Rollins was originally indicted for this offense on January 25, 2019. He pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Carlton W. Reeves on March 26, 2019, to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Jackson Police Department investigated the case. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Andrew W. Eichner.

As part of the sentencing, Rollins was handed 24 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.

This case is part of Project EJECT, an initiative by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi under the U.S. Department of Justice's Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). EJECT is a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to fighting and reducing violent crime through prosecution, prevention, re-entry, and awareness.

Rollins' case highlights the importance of addressing violent crime in our communities. By holding individuals accountable for their actions, we can work towards creating safer neighborhoods for everyone.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi remains committed to reducing violent crime and making our communities safer through initiatives like Project EJECT.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms/pr/jackson-man-sentenced-2-years-federal-prison-under-project-eject-illegally-possessing