Timothy Sweet, Possession of Firearm, Missouri 2019

A 36-year-old Blytheville man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for possessing a firearm in Missouri.

Timothy Sweet, a resident of Blytheville, Arkansas, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in a U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

The incident occurred on November 14, 2019, when a Steele, Missouri Police officer conducted a traffic stop on Sweet’s vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign. The officer observed Sweet making movements that led him to believe the defendant was attempting to conceal something underneath his seat.

As the officer looked underneath the driver seat, he found an Arminius, Model HW, .38 caliber revolver. Sweet has a prior conviction for the felony offense of Distribution of a Controlled Substance in the Circuit Court of Dunklin County, Missouri, making him prohibited from possessing firearms.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Steele Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Hunter handled the prosecution.

Sweet’s sentence of 37 months in prison reflects the severity of the crime and the need to hold individuals accountable for breaking the law. The case serves as a reminder that possessing a firearm as a convicted felon is a serious offense with serious consequences.

As a result of the investigation, Sweet will now face the repercussions of his actions and serve time in prison. The community can rest assured that law enforcement agencies will continue to work tirelessly to keep our streets safe.

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