Lavelle Hatley, Possessing a Firearms as a Felon, Indiana 2020

Chicago Man Sentenced to 15 Years of Imprisonment in Indiana Court

HAMMOND, Indiana – Lavelle Hatley, a 26-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 180 months of imprisonment following his guilty plea to possessing a firearm as a felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tina L. Nommay.

The sentencing occurred in the United States District Court, presided over by Judge Philip P. Simon. This case is the result of the investigative efforts of the ATF/HIDTA Task Force and the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Caitlin M. Padula and David E. Hollar.

According to documents in the case, on 01/09/2020, Hatley was driving in Gary, Indiana, when police performed a traffic stop. Hatley exited his vehicle, fled on foot, and was apprehended a short time later while possessing a firearm.

Hatley has an extensive criminal history, which includes ten prior felony convictions; eight prior convictions for robbery affecting commerce, one prior conviction for battery, and one prior conviction for attempted escape.

The court’s decision to sentence Hatley to 180 months of imprisonment reflects the severity of the offense and the defendant’s prior criminal record. This sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of possessing a firearm as a felon.

The Lavelle Hatley case is a prime example of the efforts of law enforcement agencies in Indiana working to keep communities safe from violent crime.

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