Gulfport, Miss – A 78-year-old Moss Point man has admitted to owning an arsenal of unregistered firearms, including silencers and a sawed-off rifle.
James Hurshell Dugger, of Moss Point, entered a guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola to possession of an unregistered firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Dana Nichols with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Dugger will be sentenced on December 12, 2018, and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The shocking discovery of Dugger’s firearm collection was made after he shot a man during an altercation on August 11, 2017. Deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to Dugger’s home and found 47 firearms, including silencers and a sawed-off rifle, after searching the property.
According to records, Dugger has prior felony convictions for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of unregistered firearms.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case, which is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Annette Williams.
Dugger’s guilty plea brings to light the alarming issue of unregistered firearms in our community. As the Grimy Times continues to investigate, we will provide updates on this developing story.
Stay tuned for more information on this case and others like it. The Grimy Times is committed to keeping you informed on the issues that matter most.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons|Public Corruption|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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