BEAUMONT, Texas – The grimy streets of Angelina County are no stranger to the law’s heavy hand, as Preston Allen, a 58-year-old Lufkin felon, now stands sentenced to face the full force of federal justice. Allen has entered a guilty plea in the Eastern District of Texas for being a felon in possession of a firearm, a charge that carries the ominous weight of up to 15 years in federal prison.
The fateful day was February 3, 2025, when law enforcement officers arrived at Allen’s Lufkin home with a warrant. As deputies executed their task, they stumbled upon Allen outside, a menacing AR-15 style rifle clutched in his hand. Ordered to surrender the weapon, Allen was swiftly taken into custody. The investigation that followed revealed that this wasn’t just any firearm; it belonged to a convicted felon, and by federal law, he was forbidden from owning or possessing such weaponry.
Allen’s day of reckoning came on April 2, 2025, when a federal grand jury indicted him. Now, as the U.S. Probation Office completes its presentence investigation, a sentencing hearing is in the offing to determine Allen’s fate. This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a Department of Justice initiative that aims to repel illegal immigration and protect communities from violent crime.
The joint effort of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office has led to this prosecution. Assistant U.S. Attorney Donald S. Carter is spearheading the legal battle against Allen, who now faces a federal judge for his transgression.
Allen’s conviction underscores the relentless pursuit of justice in Texas, where the penalties for firearms violations by felons are both severe and well-deserved. As the community awaits the sentencing hearing, one thing is certain: this case will serve as a stark reminder to would-be offenders that their actions have real consequences.
Stay tuned for updates on Allen’s sentencing hearing as Grimy Times continues to bring you the gritty details of federal crime news in Texas and beyond.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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