Anthony Loyd Parson, Jr., Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number, Mississippi 2022

Anthony Loyd Parson, Jr., a 37-year-old Moss Point native, has been handed a stiff sentence for his role in possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. According to court documents, the crime occurred on April 15, 2022, when Parson made an erratic stop in a vehicle he was driving. Moss Point Police officers attempted a traffic stop, but Parson fled on foot.

During the pursuit, officers found a cell phone and a firearm outside Parson’s vehicle. The firearm, however, had been tampered with, its serial number removed. Parson’s history of previous felony convictions for possession of a controlled substance and a drive-by shooting only added to the severity of his current charges.

Parson was subsequently indicted by a federal grand jury and pleaded guilty on October 19, 2023.

U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee and Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced the sentencing.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives led the investigation, with assistance from the Moss Point Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrea Jones is prosecuting the case.

Parson will serve a 60 months prison sentence for his crime, a serious penalty for the possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. The exact details of the crime and the subsequent investigation highlight the importance of stricter gun control laws and the need for stricter penalties for those who violate them.

The sentencing of Anthony Loyd Parson, Jr., serves as a stern reminder of the consequences of possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. It is a crime that can have severe repercussions, not just for the individual but also for the community at large.

The case is a testament to the efforts of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in tackling gun-related crimes and keeping communities safer.

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