Jesse Allen Hudson, Possession of Firearm, Florida 2026

Convicted Felon Indicted for Possession of Unregistered Firearm

Pensacola, Florida - Jesse Allen Hudson, 43, of Pensacola, Florida, has been indicted in federal court on one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon and one count of possession of unregistered firearm.

According to United States Attorney John P. Heekin, Hudson appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Hope T. Cannon for his initial appearance at the United States Courthouse in Pensacola, Florida. Trial is scheduled for June 15, 2026, in Pensacola before District Court Judge T. Kent Wetherell, II.

If convicted, Hudson faces up to 15 years' imprisonment on the possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon count, and up to 10 years' imprisonment on the possession of unregistered firearm count.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Thomas S.P. Geeker.

An indictment is merely an allegation by a grand jury that a defendant has committed a violation of federal criminal law and is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the government's burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Justice Department to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

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Mandatory Facts:

• Defendant/Respondent: Jesse Allen Hudson
• Criminal Charges: Possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, Possession of unregistered firearm
• City and State: Pensacola, Florida
• Exact Date: No specific date mentioned
• Sentence or Outcome: Trial scheduled for June 15, 2026

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/convicted-felon-indicted-possession-unregistered-firearm