Bobby Wayne Williams, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Alabama 2025
Bobby Wayne Williams, 48, Sentenced to 51 Months for Violating Federal Probation and Possessing a Firearm
Montgomery, Ala. – In a stunning turn of events, 48-year-old Bobby Wayne Williams, from Ariton, Alabama, received a 51-month prison sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm and for violating the terms of his federal probation. The sentence was handed down on February 18, 2025.
According to court records, during the summer of 2024, Williams was on federal supervised release and residing in Dale County after completing a 63-month prison sentence from a previous federal gun conviction. In June of 2024, law enforcement obtained an arrest warrant for Williams stemming from allegations that Williams pointed a firearm at his ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend, then threatened to shoot them both.
On August 14, 2024, a United States Probation Officer and deputies from the Dale County Sheriff’s Office conducted a home visit at Williams’ residence to execute the arrest warrant. Officers found Williams in possession of a handgun. Williams’ previous felony conviction prohibits him from possessing a firearm or ammunition. Possessing the firearm and committing a new crime also violated the terms of his supervised release.
The Dale County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Probation Office investigated the case, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Russell T. Duraski prosecuted this case.
Williams’ 51-month prison sentence will be followed by an additional three years of supervised release. The case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of violating federal probation and committing new crimes while in possession of a firearm.
Defendant: Bobby Wayne Williams, 48, Ariton, Alabama
Criminal Charges: Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Violation of Federal Probation
City and State: Montgomery, Alabama
Date: February 18, 2025 (sentencing)
Sentence: 51 months in prison and three years of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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