Prophet Kelly Lamar Clark, Unlawful Firearm Possession, Oklahoma 2024

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Tulsa Man Convicted of Firearm Possession Sentenced to 15 Months

In a recent federal court case, Prophet Kelly Lamar Clark, 53, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for unlawful firearm possession. On April 2024, a federal jury convicted Clark of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

According to court records, Tulsa Police officers responded to a 911 call about a suspect with a gun. The physical description provided to law enforcement was later identified as Clark. Responding officers saw Clark walking away from the caller’s home on the phone, with a pair of keys and a loaded magazine in his right hand.

When the officer asked Clark if he had a weapon, he did not respond. While Clark was being placed in handcuffs, the officer pointed out the magazine in Clark’s hand and asked again if he had a firearm on him. Clark told the officer, “right,” implying the firearm was on his right side. A purple handgun was taken from Clark’s right side. Once Clark’s identity was confirmed, records showed that he was a convicted felon.

Court records show that in 2010, Clark pled guilty to felony possession of a controlled drug in state court, driving without a driver’s license, and improper tail lamps. He was sentenced to a five-year deferred sentence, which was ultimately converted to a conviction in 2011, resulting in Clark being placed on probation.

U.S. District Judge John D. Russell sentenced Clark to 15 months imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release. Clark was detained at sentencing, pending transfer to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, along with the Tulsa Police Department, investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mallory Richard and Jessica Wright prosecuted the case, which is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). This program aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve.

The case highlights the importance of community-based initiatives in preventing violence. On May 26, 2021, the U.S. launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN, which focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused enforcement priorities, and measuring results.