Erick Moreno, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Mississippi 2025
A Colorado man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Mississippi.
Erick Moreno, 44, was found in possession of a firearm after a traffic stop in Warren County. Moreno has a previous conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and was on federal supervised release for that conviction at the time of this possession. As a convicted felon he is prohibited by federal and state law from possessing a firearm.
Moreno was indicted by a federal grand jury on December 10, 2024, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He pled guilty on June 10, 2025.
The United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Amber Jones prosecuted the case.
Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi and ATF Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson made the announcement. This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
Erick Moreno, the defendant, is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to his previous conviction and federal supervised release status.
In a statement, Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon said, 'The safety of our communities depends on the effective enforcement of laws that prevent convicted felons from possessing firearms.'
The case against Erick Moreno serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing laws that protect our communities from violent crime.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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