Jacob Daniel Williams, Felon in Possession of Multiple Firearms, Mississippi 2021

Laurel Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Felon in Possession of Multiple Firearms

Hattiesburg, MS - A 26-year-old man from Laurel, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for being a felon in possession of multiple firearms, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca of the Southern District of Mississippi and Kurt Thielhorn, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Jacob Daniel Williams was found in possession of four firearms while passing through a checkpoint operated by the Jones County Sheriff's Office on October 19, 2019. The firearms included three shotguns and a pistol. Williams had been convicted of drug possession felonies in Jones County in 2016.

Williams was indicted for this offense on June 23, 2020, and pled guilty on March 23, 2021. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Jones County Sheriff's Office investigated the case. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Andrew W. Eichner.

This case was prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, the centerpiece of the violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.

Williams' possession of multiple firearms as a convicted felon is a serious offense that poses a significant threat to public safety. The lengthy prison sentence handed down by the court reflects the gravity of this offense and the importance of keeping our communities safe.

The successful prosecution of this case is a testament to the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in the Southern District of Mississippi to combat violent crime and reduce recidivism.

Mandatory Facts: Defendant's name: Jacob Daniel Williams; Criminal charges: being a felon in possession of multiple firearms; City and state: Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Exact date: October 19, 2019; Sentence or outcome: 48 months in prison; Dollar amounts: N/A.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms/pr/jones-county-felon-sentenced-4-years-prison-possessing-multiple-firearms