Cleveland David Hall, Possession of Firearm, Oklahoma 2026

A federal jury in Oklahoma has convicted a Georgia man for illegally possessing a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

Cleveland David Hall, 43, of Marietta, Georgia, was found guilty of being a prior convicted felon in possession of a firearm on January 13, 2026. This conviction stems from a traffic stop on August 5, 2025, by an Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office deputy on Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City.

During the stop, a search of Hall's vehicle recovered a firearm, which led to his arrest and federal charges. The case is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, and Oklahoma City Police Department.

Hall's prior federal conviction in the Southern District of Georgia for drug conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances in case number 11-CR-270 was a key factor in the federal charges against him.

At sentencing, Hall faces up to 15 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stephen Hoch and Drew E. Davis.

Hall's conviction is a serious reminder of the consequences of possessing a firearm after a previous felony conviction. The public can access public filings for additional information on this case.

In related news, the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office has increased patrols on Interstate 40 in response to the growing number of firearms-related arrests.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/federal-jury-convicts-georgia-man-illegally-possessing-firearm