Dorian Lamont Bell, a 42-year-old man from Enterprise, Alabama, has been sentenced to 92 months in prison for being a felon in possession of firearms, announced United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart. Bell will also be on supervised release for three years following his prison sentence.
On May 25, 2021, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a reported altercation between two men at a residence in Enterprise, Alabama. When officers arrived, they discovered that one of the men involved in the argument had been shot and killed in the front yard. Bell’s sister resided at the house and told the officers that, after the shooting, her brother ran from the front yard, through the house and out of the back door, leaving a gun inside. The officers arrested Bell nearby.
During the investigation, the officers found two handguns inside the sister’s residence. Bell later admitted to possessing the two guns during his federal plea hearing on June 7, 2022. Before these events occurred, Bell had been convicted of numerous felony offenses and was therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Bell’s case was investigated by the Enterprise Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Russell T. Duraski prosecuted the case.
According to the plea agreement, Bell is facing a state murder charge and related drug charges in the Circuit Court of Coffee County.
Bell’s sentence of 92 months in prison is a result of his conviction for being a felon in possession of firearms. This crime carries significant penalties, and Bell’s sentence reflects the severity of the offense.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of gun safety and the consequences of violating federal firearms laws.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant/Respondent: Dorian Lamont Bell
Criminal Charges: Felon in Possession of Firearms
City and State: Enterprise, Alabama
Date: May 25, 2021 (crime date), November 3, 2022 (sentencing)
Sentence: 92 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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