A South Bend man has been convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm following a two-day jury trial. Nehemiah Felders, age 29, of South Bend, Indiana was found guilty on a single count of the charge, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch.
U.S. District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr, presided over the trial, which presented evidence that on November 2, 2017, Felders possessed a firearm after being convicted of a felony offense. Felders was present in a house when officers from the Indiana State Police executed a search warrant for drugs.
A firearm was found near Felders and he confessed to the officers that the firearm belonged to him. He stipulated that he had previously been convicted of a felony. This conviction is a serious offense, and Felders will face sentencing on August 26, 2019.
The case was investigated by the ATF and the Indiana State Police, and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Frank Schaffer. The conviction is a result of the hard work and dedication of these law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Attorney’s office.
The charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm is a serious offense, and can result in significant prison time. Felders’s conviction is a reminder that those who have been convicted of a felony will be held accountable if they are found to be in possession of a firearm.
The sentencing of Felders is scheduled for August 26, 2019. At that time, the court will determine the appropriate sentence for his conviction. The case will be closely watched, as it sets a precedent for similar cases in the future.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Kirsch praised the work of the law enforcement agencies involved in the case, saying that their hard work and dedication were instrumental in securing the conviction. The conviction of Nehemiah Felders is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement to keeping the community safe from those who would seek to do harm.
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