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William Horton Jr. Gets 115 Months in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession
Raleigh, N.C. – In a shocking turn of events, a Jones County man was sentenced to 115 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The crime was committed in December 2020.
According to court documents, William Horton Jr., 59, used a firearm to shoot another man outside a gas station near Pollocksville, North Carolina. The victim survived the attack.
A search of Horton’s residence discovered the firearm used to assault the victim, as well as a second unlawful firearm and assorted ammunition.
Horton pleaded guilty to the charge on June 10, 2021. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case, while Assistant U.S. Attorney David Fitzgerald prosecuted the case.
U.S. District Judge James C. Dever III handed down the sentence. The case was a major blow to the community, highlighting the dangers of felons with guns.
Horton’s sentence is a significant one, and it serves as a reminder of the severity of the crime. The community can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that justice has been served.
The case is a stark reminder of the importance of gun safety and the need to keep firearms out of the hands of convicted felons.
Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 4:21-CR-13-D.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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