Mitchell Evan Gandy, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Alabama 2020

Evergreen Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Federal Gun Charge Out of Covington County

Mitchell Evan Gandy, a 32-year-old man from Evergreen, Alabama, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Gandy was also placed on supervised release for three years after his prison sentence.

On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. announced Gandy's sentencing. Gandy pleaded guilty to the charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon on January 29, 2020.

Gandy was indicted by a federal grand jury in August 2018 on one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He pleaded guilty to that charge on January 29, 2020.

According to court records, on February 14, 2018, a deputy stopped Gandy for speeding while he was traveling in Covington County. When the deputy approached to speak to the driver, he detected a strong smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and asked him to step out of the car. When law enforcement officers searched the vehicle, they found two handguns—­ a Glock 9mm and a Zastava 7.62mm. Gandy has multiple felony convictions and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Covington County Sheriff’s Office investigated this case. Assistant United States Attorney Joshua Wendell prosecuted this case.

Gandy's sentencing is a result of his repeated disregard for the law, despite his multiple felony convictions. The sentence handed down by the court reflects the serious nature of Gandy's crime and the need for him to face consequences for his actions.

As the Grimy Times continues to follow this case, we will provide updates on any further developments regarding Mitchell Evan Gandy's case.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdal/pr/evergreen-man-sentenced-four-years-prison-federal-gun-charge-out-covington-county