Jessica Ann James, Misprision of Felony, Oklahoma 2026

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – A Muskogee County woman has been convicted of misprision of felony, a crime that could land her behind bars for up to three years and result in a $250,000 fine.

Jessica Ann James, 41, of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty to an Information of one count of Misprision of Felony in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

According to court documents, James concealed knowledge of a felony committed by another individual, specifically a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, a crime punishable under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).

The investigation into James' actions was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which uncovered evidence that she had knowledge of the felony but failed to report it to authorities in a timely manner.

James is currently being held in the custody of the United States Marshals Service pending sentencing, which will be determined by a U.S. District Court Judge after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Olivia Staubus represented the United States in the case.

James' plea marks the latest in a string of convictions related to firearms and explosives crimes in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

Defendant: Jessica Ann James, 41, of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma

Criminal Charges: Misprision of Felony, punishable by up to three years in prison and $250,000 fine

City and State: Muskogee, Oklahoma

Crime Date: Beginning in or about October 2024, and continuing until on or about December 16, 2025

Sentence or Outcome: Sentencing pending, currently being held in the custody of the United States Marshals Service

Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edok/pr/muskogee-county-resident-pleads-guilty-misprision-felony