Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge
Jerry Shannon McAlister, a 47-year-old man from Jackson, has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
According to court records, on July 21, 2021, officers with the Clinton Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop of McAlister. McAlister failed to stop, leading to the pursuit and detention of McAlister. He was found to be in the possession of a firearm.
McAlister has multiple previous felony convictions, and it is a violation of federal law for a convicted felon to possess any firearm. The Clinton Police Department and the ATF investigated the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen is prosecuting.
This case is 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.
McAlister is scheduled to be sentenced on August 24, 2023, and he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. A federal district judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
This case highlights the importance of community-based law enforcement and the efforts to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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