Tywone Noble, Possession of a Firearm while under Felony Indictment, Mississippi 2019

NATCHEZ, MS – Tywone Noble, 23, of Natchez, is facing federal prison time after pleading guilty today to possessing a firearm while already facing felony charges. The case, a key component of the Department of Justice’s Project EJECT initiative, highlights the relentless pursuit of those who illegally possess weapons, especially while awaiting trial for other crimes.

According to court documents, Noble was initially indicted by an Adams County Grand Jury on unspecified felony charges on January 22, 2018. But instead of laying low, Noble allegedly flaunted a weapon. On November 19, 2018, Mississippi Department of Corrections probation agents conducting routine home visits in the Beaumont Street area spotted Noble among a group of four men. Agents observed Noble openly carrying an assault rifle – a brazen disregard for the law, considering his pending indictment.

The incident didn’t immediately lead to charges, but federal authorities took notice. On April 16, 2019, Noble was hit with a federal indictment specifically for possession of a firearm while under felony indictment. This isn’t about the initial felony; it’s about adding a gun charge to the mix, escalating the potential consequences significantly. Prosecutors are sending a clear message: possessing a firearm while awaiting trial is a serious offense.

Noble’s sentencing is scheduled for October 1, 2019, before Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Bramlette, III. He’s looking at a maximum penalty of five years behind bars and a hefty $250,000 fine. Whether he’ll receive the maximum remains to be seen, but the government has made its position clear – illegal gun possession will be met with harsh penalties.

The investigation was spearheaded by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with Assistant United States Attorney Bert Carraway leading the prosecution. This case falls under Project EJECT, a broader initiative by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi. EJECT, which stands for “Empower Justice Expel Crime Together,” is a multi-faceted approach focusing on prosecution, prevention, re-entry programs, and community awareness.

Project EJECT is part of the larger Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program, a nationwide effort revived by former Attorney General Jeff Sessions in 2017. PSN aims to foster collaboration between all levels of law enforcement and local communities to drive down violent crime. The focus is on targeted strategies, addressing the root causes of violence and keeping neighborhoods safe – a promise that remains to be seen fulfilled, but one law enforcement officials are publicly committed to.

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