Decarlo Knighten, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Indiana 2013

South Bend, Indiana - A LaPorte man is facing prison time after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Decarlo Knighten, 36, of LaPorte, Indiana, pled guilty before Magistrate Judge Christopher A. Nuechterlein to the felony offense of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Magistrate Nuechterlein is recommending that the district court accept the tendered guilty plea. Parties have 10 days in which to object to the magistrate judge's recommendation.

This charge was filed as a result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency.

Sentencing has been set for 10/17/2013 before Judge Jon E. DeGuilio.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Frank Schaffer.

According to the charges, Knighten has a prior felony conviction and was in possession of a firearm.

As a result, Knighten is facing up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/week-review-south-bend-56