Octavius Pickett Sentenced for Illicit Gun Possession in Mobile, Alabama

A 28-year-old Mobile resident has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for his involvement in an incident where he attempted to intimidate someone into giving him money while in possession of an illegal firearm.

Octavius Pickett, a Mobile County man, was sentenced by the Honorable Kristi Dubose on an undisclosed date. The sentence includes 84 months of incarceration, followed by three years of supervised release, and a monetary assessment of $100.

According to the United States Attorney, Kenyen R. Brown, Pickett was in possession of a .38 caliber revolver when he attempted to intimidate someone into giving him money. Pickett was charged by indictment in July 2013 and later pled guilty on December 19, 2013.

A joint investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Mobile, Alabama Police Department led to the discovery of Pickett’s involvement in the incident. Assistant United States Attorney Gina S. Vann was assigned to the case.

Pickett’s sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of carrying an illegal firearm and attempting to use it to intimidate others.

The case against Pickett is a stark example of the dangers of carrying an illegal firearm and the consequences that follow. The incident highlights the importance of community vigilance in reporting suspicious activity to the authorities.

As a result of Pickett’s sentence, the community is safer, and those who would seek to use firearms to intimidate others will face severe consequences.

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