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Jerry Adam Crocker, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Alabama 2024
A shocking case of gun possession by a convicted felon has come to light in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. In a disturbing incident, 33-year-old Jerry Adam Crocker was sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
According to the authorities, Cullman Police arrested Crocker in June 2016 after he traded a Romarm/Cugir 7.62 x 39mm rifle and a Sig Sauer .40-caliber pistol for an ounce of methamphetamine and $100 from a confidential informant for the police department’s narcotics unit. The firearms were reportedly stolen in a home burglary, as per his plea agreement.
Crocker’s prior felony convictions, which increased his sentence, include burglary, third degree, in Cullman County Circuit Court in February 2012, burglary, third degree, in Cullman County Circuit Court in August 2009, and burglary, first degree, in Cullman County Circuit Court in March 2002.
The investigation into the case was carried out by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Cullman Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Brad Felton prosecuting the charges.
Crocker pleaded guilty to the charge in December and has been in custody since then. His sentence reflects the seriousness of the offense and the need to protect the community from individuals who pose a threat with firearms.
The case highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to prevent gun violence and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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