Willie D. Carhee, Felony Firearm Possession, Louisiana 2017

In a shocking turn of events, Willie D. Carhee, 55, of Many, Louisiana, pleaded guilty Monday to possessing four firearms after an assault and police standoff at a local barbershop. The incident occurred on April 27, 2017, at the barbershop where Carhee worked.

According to the guilty plea, police responded to a 911 call of a domestic assault at the barbershop. Carhee, the assailant, ran inside the barbershop and refused to leave. The victim told the police dispatcher that Carhee had a firearm at the barbershop as well as firearms at his home.

A search of the barbershop yielded approximately 190 grams of marijuana and a scale. Police also found a loaded Hi-Point Firearms .45 caliber pistol in plain view in Carhee’s car, which was parked in front of the barbershop. After a SWAT standoff, Carhee surrendered to authorities.

A search of Carhee’s home revealed a Marlin, Glenfield model 70, .22 caliber rifle; a Remington, model: 770, .308 caliber rifle; a Remington, model: 710, .30-06 caliber rifle; and several marijuana plants in the backyard. Carhee has at least six felony convictions, which include possession of a Schedule II drug in the 10th Judicial District, Natchitoches Parish, on March 12, 2012, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon in the 294th Judicial District, Dallas, Texas.

As a convicted felon, Carhee is not allowed to possess a firearm. He faces up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. The court has set a sentencing date of November 29, 2018.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike O’Mara is prosecuting the case, which was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). The program aims to reduce violent crime and make neighborhoods safer for everyone. The ATF and Many Police Department conducted the investigation.

Carhee’s guilty plea sends a clear message that possessing firearms as a convicted felon will not be tolerated in Louisiana. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and bring you updates as more information becomes available.

Willie D. Carhee’s case is a stark reminder of the dangers of firearm possession by convicted felons. The Grimy Times urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

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