William Claborn Clark, Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition, Oklahoma 2025

Muskogee, Oklahoma – In a shocking turn of events, a McCurtain County resident has been found guilty of illegally possessing firearms and ammunition. William Claborn Clark, a/k/a William Claborn Clark, Jr., a/k/a William Elaborn Clark, Jr., age 45, of Valliant, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to one count of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition.

The Indictment charged Clark with knowingly possessing one .45ACP caliber semi-automatic pistol, one .30-06 caliber bolt-action rifle, one break-open rifle, and 23 rounds of ammunition on May 10, 2025, after having been previously convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year imprisonment.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office, and the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office. The case highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to combat gun crime.

Clark will face up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for his crimes. A U.S. District Court Judge will determine the sentence to be imposed after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The investigation and prosecution of Clark’s case was a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office, and the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office.

Clark will remain in the custody of the United States Marshals Service pending sentencing. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Olivia Staubus represented the United States in the case.

The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of violating firearms laws. The public is urged to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

The Honorable Jason A. Robertson, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.