Jason Michael Hayden, Possession of Firearm, Mississippi 2017

Gulfport Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge

Gulfport, Miss – A convicted felon has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm, authorities announced. Jason Michael Hayden, 37, of Picayune, entered a guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden on June 8, 2017, to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The case, which was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives with assistance from the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and Mississippi Department of Corrections, is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Annette Williams.

Hayden will be sentenced on September 14, 2017 and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The guilty plea was announced by Acting U. S. Attorney Harold Brittain.

Hayden’s guilty plea comes as a result of the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime in the region. The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics have been working together to reduce the number of firearms in the hands of convicted felons.

The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in combating crime. The partnership between the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and the Mississippi Department of Corrections has been instrumental in bringing Hayden to justice.

Hayden’s sentencing is set for September 14, 2017. The outcome of the case will have significant implications for the community, and the Grimy Times will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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