Gary Wayne Smallman, Felon In Possession Of A Firearm, Tennessee 2015

A Greeneville, Tennessee man has been sentenced to serve six years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Gary Wayne Smallman, 44, of Johnson City, Tennessee, was sentenced by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer, U.S. District Judge, on December 21, 2015.

Smallman pleaded guilty in August 2015 to a federal grand jury indictment charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm. He has been in federal custody since his arrest in June 2015.

The indictment and subsequent conviction of Smallman was the result of an investigation conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Helen Smith represented the United States.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a comprehensive national strategy that creates local partnerships with law enforcement agencies to effectively enforce existing gun laws.

According to court documents, Smallman’s violent criminal history and high risk of recidivism were noted by Judge Greer as bases for the 72-month prison term. Smallman’s case is a prime example of the need for tough sentences for individuals who commit gun crimes.

Smallman’s case was prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce gun violence by partnering with local law enforcement agencies to enforce existing gun laws. This program provides more options to prosecutors, allowing them to utilize local, state, and federal laws to ensure that criminals who commit gun crime face tough sentences.

The PSN program gives each federal district the flexibility it needs to focus on individual challenges that a specific community faces. In this case, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office worked closely with federal authorities to bring Smallman to justice.

In conclusion, Gary Wayne Smallman has been sentenced to serve six years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. His case serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing existing gun laws and the need for tough sentences for individuals who commit gun crimes.

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