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Tuscaloosa Man Charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), along with state and local law enforcement, have increased their focus on prosecuting violent crime in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Stanley Darnelius Wilder, 26, of Tuscaloosa, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Wilder illegally possessed a Diamondback 9mm pistol.
The charge against Wilder was made possible through the initiative of the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the ATF to combat violent crime in Tuscaloosa. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the ATF are working closely with state and local law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute individuals who are involved in violent crime.
‘These efforts signify what can be accomplished when federal, state, and local law enforcement partners work together and combine every resource available to combat violent crime,’ said U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. ‘But our work is not done. We expect additional prosecutions in the near future as we continue to focus on the scourge of violent crime. We are committed to working with our state and local partners in Tuscaloosa to make our communities safer.’
The case against Wilder is part of a larger effort to reduce violent crime in Tuscaloosa. In April 2022, a federal grand jury indicted multiple defendants with firearm offenses, including Wilder.
In addition to the case against Wilder, the ATF, along with the Tuscaloosa Police Department, partnered in a two-day operation focused on reducing violent crime in Tuscaloosa. The operation resulted in the arrest of 35 individuals, including Devante Deshaun Stewart, who was arrested for a recent federal indictment alleging possession of two firearms after having been convicted of a felony.
‘The individuals who knowingly and unlawfully possess firearms, distribute narcotics, and use illegal substances while possessing firearms are a huge concern for law enforcement,’ said ATF Special Agent in Charge Mickey French. ‘The ATF works collaboratively with our law enforcement partners to swiftly remove violent criminals from the streets. The ATF’s primary mission is to combat violent crime in our communities, and we will work tirelessly to keep the communities that we serve safe.’
Defendant: Stanley Darnelius Wilder
Criminal Charges: Felon in possession of a firearm
City and State: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Exact Date: April 2022
Sentence or Outcome: Ongoing prosecution
Additional Facts: Wilder illegally possessed a Diamondback 9mm pistol
Tags: Violent Crime, ATF, U.S. Attorney’s Office
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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