Thomas Eric Hollingsworth, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Alabama 2021

Convicted felon Thomas Eric Hollingsworth, 46, of New Hope, has been arrested and charged with illegal possession of 18 firearms in Alabama, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Mickey French.

A one-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Hollingsworth with being a felon in possession of a firearm, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

According to the indictment, on July 27, 2021, Hollingsworth unlawfully possessed 18 firearms, including two Browning .22 caliber rifles, a Taurus 9mm pistol, a Winchester 12-gauge shotgun, three Remington 12-gauge shotguns, two Weatherby .30-06 caliber rifles, a Fabico .22 caliber revolver, a Heritage .22 caliber derringer, a Glock 19 9mm pistol, a Maverick 12-gauge shotgun, a Browning 12-gauge shotgun, a Burgo .22 caliber revolver, a Mossburg 12-gauge shotgun, a Taurus .45 caliber revolver, and a North American .22 caliber revolver.

Hollingsworth is prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior felony conviction. The ATF investigated the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael R. Pillsbury is prosecuting the case.

An indictment contains only charges, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat firearms crime and ensure public safety.

Hollingsworth’s arrest and indictment serve as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal firearms laws.

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