Jaron Bobbitt, Illegally Possessing a Firearm, Kentucky 2023
Jaron Bobbitt, Illegally Possessing a Firearm, Kentucky 2023
In a disturbing incident that highlights the dangers of illegal firearms, Jaron Bobbitt, 39, was sentenced to 8 years and 3 months in federal prison for illegally possessing an Anderson Manufacturing, AM-15, multi-caliber pistol, and ammunition.
The sentencing took place on an undisclosed date, and Bobbitt will also serve 3 years of supervised release after his prison term. The case was investigated by the ATF with assistance from the Louisville Metro Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Porter prosecuting the case.
According to court documents, Bobbitt led officers on a foot chase through residential areas while armed with the AM-15 multi-caliber pistol. He repeatedly placed the officers' lives in danger by pointing the weapon at them while running and was only apprehended after being struck by an officer forced to fire his weapon.
Bobbitt was prohibited from possessing a firearm because he had previously been convicted of the following felony offenses:
- Felon in possession of a firearm and receiving stolen property (November 9, 2021)
- Receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (November 9, 2021)
- Escape in the second degree (January 16, 2019)
- Receiving stolen property, theft of identity of another without consent, and criminal mischief in the second degree (August 31, 2018)
- Felon in possession of a handgun (April 29, 2011)
- Trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree, cocaine and tampering with physical evidence (June 17, 2004)
- Receiving stolen property (June 17, 2004)
- Receiving stolen property, receiving stolen vehicle, and tampering with physical evidence (May 7, 2004)
- Wanton endangerment in the first degree and receiving a stolen vehicle (December 3, 2001)
This case was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Louisville, KY - A local man was sentenced this week to 8 years and 3 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony offense. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge R. Shawn Morrow of the ATF Louisville Field Division, and Chief Paul Humphrey of the Louisville Metro Police Department made the announcement.
“Mr. Bobbitt earned every day of his eight plus year federal prison sentence,” stated U.S. Attorney Bennett. “With a criminal history of felony convictions in nine state court cases dating back to 2001, his removal from the community benefits all citizens. I commend LMPD and the ATF for their continuing work in policing our Western District communities and making them safer for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.”
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in our communities. The program focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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