TYLER, Texas – A local man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
Jimmy Lavoice Duffey, 47, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on December 10, 2025.
According to information presented in court, on May 7, 2022, Duffey was stopped for a traffic violation in Cherokee County.
During the stop, it was discovered that Duffey had a firearm in the vehicle. Further investigation revealed Duffey was a convicted felon and prohibited by federal law from owning or possessing firearms.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the government 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.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Longview Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Dustin Farahnak.
The defendant’s full name is Jimmy Lavoice Duffey, and he was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The city and state are Tyler, Texas, and the exact date of the crime is May 7, 2022. The sentence or outcome is 18 months in federal prison.
Operation Take Back America aims to protect our communities from violent crime and the perpetrators of such crimes. The case is a result of the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors working together to make our communities safer.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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