Troy M. Hill, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Florida 2022

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - A local man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after being found guilty of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according to a recent announcement by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

Troy M. Hill, 43, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison following his conviction on one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The sentence was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

Hill was convicted by a federal jury in December 2022. Evidence introduced at trial revealed that on February 16, 2021, Hill was arrested by the Tallahassee Police Department and was found by the arresting officers to be in the possession of a firearm.

Hill was sentenced as an armed career criminal due to his numerous felony convictions for crimes of violence and serious drug offenses. Every day officers put their lives on the line to curb violent crime in our community, said Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell. This sentencing and the collaborative efforts of our law enforcement and judicial partners sends a message to the community that those who perpetrate crimes in our community will be held accountable.

Hill's imprisonment will be followed by five years of supervised release. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

The case resulted from a joint investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and the Tallahassee Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Meredith L. Steer.

Hill's numerous felony convictions have landed him a 25-year prison sentence for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His arrest and conviction are a testament to the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and the judicial system in keeping our community safe.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/tallahassee-man-sentenced-25-years-federal-prison-possession-firearm-convicted-felon