Jeremy Glenn Dye, Felon in Possession of Firearms, Alabama 2023

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – A federal judge has handed down a harsh sentence to 42-year-old Jeremy Glenn Dye, a resident of Alexander City, Alabama, for possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony offense and for possessing a stolen firearm, announced Acting United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross.

On November 7, 2023, the federal judge sentenced Dye to 130 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a stolen firearm. In addition, the judge ordered that Dye serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. Federal inmates are not eligible for parole.

According to court records and statements made in court, on October 6, 2021, law enforcement spotted Dye exiting a camper in Alexander City. Officers recognized Dye and knew that there was a warrant outstanding for his arrest. When officers approached Dye, he initially attempted to flee, but was apprehended after a short chase.

Dye had a book bag with him at the time of the arrest. Inside the book bag was a handgun that had recently been reported stolen. Law enforcement obtained a search warrant for the camper and found three more stolen firearms, including two shotguns and a rifle. Dye is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms.

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 make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Alexander City Police Department investigated this case, which Assistant United States Attorney Brandon W. Bates prosecuted.

Dye pleaded guilty to the charges on July 27, 2023. He is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms. The harsh sentence handed down by the federal judge is a stark reminder of the consequences of committing violent crimes.

The Alexander City community can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that a violent offender is off the streets. The Grimy Times will continue to keep a watchful eye on crime in our communities and bring you the latest updates on cases like this one.

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