A Mobile man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Reginald Thompson, 50, was found guilty of the crime and will serve time for his actions.
According to court documents, on August 18, 2024, the Mobile Police Department responded to a local hotel in reference to a shooting. Thompson had fired rounds into the wall in the bathroom area, claiming someone was breaking in. However, surveillance footage showed that no one was near the room Thompson was occupying prior to law enforcement’s arrival.
Thompson admitted to possessing the firearm, which is a serious offense given his prior felony convictions. As a felon, Thompson is prohibited from possessing a firearm, making his actions a clear violation of the law.
The case was investigated by the Mobile Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tandice H. Blackwood prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States. U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama made the announcement.
Thompson was ordered to a 3-year supervised release term upon release from incarceration and must pay a $100 special assessment. This sentence reflects the seriousness of the crime and the need to protect the community from individuals who would seek to arm themselves despite being prohibited from doing so.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that aims to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
The sentencing of Reginald Thompson serves as a reminder that the justice system takes the possession of firearms by felons very seriously. It is a clear message that those who would seek to arm themselves despite being prohibited from doing so will face serious consequences. As the community continues to grapple with the issue of violent crime, cases like this one demonstrate the importance of enforcing the law and holding individuals accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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