Taylor Gets 9 Years for Illegal Firearm

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Tommy Louis Taylor, 35, of Muskogee, is headed to federal prison for nearly a decade after being sentenced for illegally possessing a firearm. Taylor received 110 months imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, after a federal jury found him guilty last August.

The case, prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow, stems from an investigation by the United States Marshals Service. Court documents reveal the charges originated from an incident on or about December 19, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Taylor, already a convicted felon – meaning he’s legally barred from owning a gun – was found to be knowingly in possession of a firearm.

Specifically, the evidence presented at trial proved Taylor possessed a H&R .32 caliber revolver, serial number BA021273. This wasn’t some locally made piece; the firearm had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce, bringing federal charges into play. The indictment was handed down in June of 2014, but it took a jury to deliver the guilty verdict.

The crime, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) – commonly known as “Felon in Possession of a Firearm” – carries significant penalties. The law is clear: those convicted of crimes punishable by more than a year in prison are prohibited from possessing firearms. Taylor’s prior conviction triggered the federal charges and ultimately, the lengthy sentence.

District Judge Ronald A. White presided over the sentencing hearing in Muskogee. Taylor remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshal Service while arrangements are made for his transfer to a designated federal prison. The Marshals Service will be responsible for his transportation and ensuring he begins serving his 110-month sentence.

This conviction sends a clear message: those who illegally possess firearms, especially convicted felons, will face serious consequences. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma continues to prioritize cases involving firearms and violent crime, working with federal agencies like the U.S. Marshals Service to keep Oklahoma communities safe.”

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