James Hurshell Dugger, Possession of Unregistered Firearm, Mississippi 2017
A shocking revelation has come to light in Gulfport, Mississippi, where a 78-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a serious firearms charge.
James Hurshell Dugger, of Moss Point, entered a guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola to possession of an unregistered firearm.
This came after a search of his home by deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office found a staggering 47 firearms, including silencers and a sawed-off rifle.
The incident unfolded on August 11, 2017, when deputies responded to Dugger's home after he shot a man during an altercation.
Dugger, who has prior felony convictions for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of unregistered firearms, now faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
He will be sentenced on December 12, 2018.
The investigation into the case was carried out by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Assistant United States Attorney Annette Williams will be prosecuting the case.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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