Keith D. Farr, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Missouri 2023

Cape Girardeau, Missouri – A 25-year-old man from Malden has been sentenced to 7 years in federal prison after being caught with a stolen firearm and methamphetamine.

According to court documents, Keith D. Farr was pulled over for a traffic violation in Cape Girardeau last August. He was asked to exit his vehicle after the officer noticed drug paraphernalia items in the center console area.

A search of the interior of Farr’s vehicle revealed a stolen 9mm semi-automatic pistol and a small bag of methamphetamine. A criminal background check revealed Farr had prior felony convictions for burglary, theft, and unlawfully possessing a firearm.

Farr appeared for his sentencing hearing today before United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He pleaded guilty to the offense of Felon in Possession of a Firearm in December.

Following his 84-month sentence, Farr will be placed on supervised release for a period of three years. The case was investigated by the Cape Girardeau Police Department, with Assistant United States Attorney Jack Koester handling the prosecution for the government.

Farr’s conviction serves as a reminder of the dangers of illegal firearms and the consequences of violating federal laws. The Cape Girardeau Police Department and the United States Attorney’s Office will continue to work together to keep the community safe.

Defendant: Keith D. Farr

Criminal Charges: Felon in Possession of a Firearm

City and State: Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Date: August (no exact date given) and December (no exact date given) 2023

Sentence: 84 months (7 years) in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release

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