Jahadd Allen, Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon, Mississippi 2022

A notorious resident of Tylertown, Mississippi has been brought to justice after being caught with an illegal firearm. Jahadd Allen, 24, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of a felony crime.

According to court documents, Allen was arrested on October 18, 2020, after McComb, Mississippi police officers responded to a complaint of individuals violating the city noise ordinance. Upon arrival, an officer observed Allen jumping on another person’s car, with a handgun protruding from his pocket. Allen refused to obey the officer’s instruction to get off the car and was taken into custody. A Taurus handgun was removed from Allen’s pocket.

Allen was convicted of armed robbery in 2018 and prohibited from possessing a firearm. This reckless behavior put the community at risk, and it is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement that Allen is now facing the consequences of his actions.

Allen was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and pled guilty on January 18, 2022. The McComb Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Bert Carraway prosecuted the case, bringing the accused to justice through the federal court system.

The case is being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, the centerpiece of the government’s 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 works together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.

Jahadd Allen’s reckless behavior has put him behind bars for the next 30 months. This sentence serves as a reminder that those who break the law will face the consequences, and it is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep our communities safe.

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