A Hampton man is headed back to prison after being sentenced to five years and three months for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Jerry Stull, 56, was involved in an argument with a security guard outside the Alley nightclub in Newport News on July 9, 2023.
During the argument, Stull lifted his shirt, pointed at the guard, and then ran away.
When the guard shouted that Stull had a gun, a nearby Newport News Police officer pursued and apprehended Stull.
Stull was in possession of a 9mm handgun, which he cannot legally possess as a previously convicted felon.
Stull has numerous previous convictions, including multiple grand larcenies, assault and battery, assault on a law enforcement officer, possession and distribution of controlled substances, child neglect, and five DUIs.
As a felon, Stull was on supervised probation when he was arrested on July 9, 2023.
U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber, along with other officials, announced the sentencing by Senior U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson.
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Alyson C. Yates prosecuted the case, with assistance from Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alyssa Levey-Weinstein and Marcus Johnson.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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