A Mendenhall man has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according to a federal indictment unsealed today.
Koda Tye Williamson, 39, a convicted felon with previous felony convictions for manslaughter and methamphetamine possession, was found in possession of a firearm by the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department during the execution of a search warrant on his home for narcotics distribution and illegal firearms possession.
According to court documents, Williamson was found with a firearm, which is a violation of federal law for a convicted felon to possess. He is scheduled to be sentenced on October 29, 2024.
Williamson faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen is prosecuting the case. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Simpson County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the case.
U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives made the announcement.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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