BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – In a shocking turn of events, two Alabama men have been charged with being felons in possession of a firearm. Charles Edward Kilgore, 31, of Heflin, and Thomas Austin Griffith, 24, of Anniston, appeared in federal court yesterday.
According to the indictments, Kilgore illegally possessed a Glock .40 caliber pistol on January 6, 2023, in Cleburne County. Griffith illegally possessed a Glock .40 caliber pistol on December 9, 2022, in Calhoun County. The maximum penalty for being a felon in possession of a firearm is 15 years in prison.
Kilgore and Griffith are being held in the custody of the U.S. Marshal until their detention hearings, which are set for March 14. The FBI North Alabama Violent Crime Task Force investigated the case, along with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and the Oxford Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael A. Royster is prosecuting the case.
An indictment contains only charges. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The case raises serious concerns about gun violence in Alabama. As our community continues to grapple with this issue, it’s essential to hold those accountable for their actions.
Kilgore and Griffith will have the opportunity to present their case in court. Until then, they remain in custody, awaiting their detention hearings.
The public is encouraged to stay informed about this case and other developments in the world of crime and justice.
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- Charles General, Possession of Stolen Firearm, California 2023 · District of Columbia
- Percy Lee Strother Jr., Possession of Firearm by Felon, AL 2018 · Alaska
- James Edward Sweat, Possession of Fentanyl and Firearms, Virginia 2023 · Alabama
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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