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Mobile Man Sentenced to 37 Months for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
A Mobile man has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.
Umar Abdul Waheed, also known as Terry Evans, was sentenced by United States Chief District Judge Jeffrey U. Beaverstock in a federal court in Mobile, Alabama. The sentence was handed down on February 27, 2024, following a lengthy investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
According to court documents, in June 2024, Waheed reported to the Mobile County Community Corrections office, where he was taken into custody on outstanding state warrants related to threats he made with a firearm to coworkers at a local construction company’s jobsite a few days prior.
During the arrest, officers located a firearm in the vehicle Waheed drove to Community Corrections. Waheed, a convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing a firearm, adding to the severity of his crime.
At sentencing, Judge Beaverstock imposed a 37-month sentence of incarceration and a 3-year term of supervised release upon Waheed’s discharge from prison. The harsh sentence reflects the seriousness with which the court views Waheed’s actions.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities nationwide. The PSN initiative brings together law enforcement agencies and community organizations to foster trust and legitimacy, prevent violence, and make neighborhoods safer.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Assistant United States Attorney Beth Stepan prosecuting the case on behalf of the United States. The sentence serves as a warning to those who would illegally possess firearms, highlighting the consequences of such actions in Alabama and beyond.
This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of community-based initiatives in preventing such crimes from occurring in the first place.
The sentence will be served at a federal prison, and Waheed will be required to comply with a 3-year term of supervised release upon his discharge. The court’s decision reflects a commitment to public safety and a determination to hold individuals accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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