East St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Offense
In a shocking turn of events, William Moore, a thirty year old East St. Louis man, has pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Previously Convicted Felon in Federal District Court, in East St. Louis. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced the guilty plea today.
Moore is scheduled for sentencing on January 29, 2015, at which time he faces a maximum potential sentence of ten years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, not more than three years of supervised release after his prison term, and a mandatory special assessment of $100. Moore also agreed to the forfeiture of the two firearms involved in the offense.
According to court proceedings, United States Marshals executed a search warrant at Moore’s residence on December 30, 2013, and located a Mossberg shotgun and a Colt revolver. This case was investigated by the East St. Louis Police Department and the United States Marshals Service, and assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Steve B. Clark and Special Assistant United States Attorney Michael Hallock for prosecution.
Moore’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the community, and serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of firearm-related crimes. The people of East St. Louis deserve to live in a safe and secure environment, free from the threat of violence.
The case against Moore is a prime example of the dedicated efforts of law enforcement agencies working together to keep our communities safe. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
In related news, residents of East St. Louis are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The East St. Louis Police Department can be reached at [insert phone number].
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant/Respondent Name: William Moore
Criminal Charges: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Previously Convicted Felon
City and State: East St. Louis, Illinois
Exact Date: December 30, 2013 (search warrant executed), January 29, 2015 (sentencing)
Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty, faces up to 10 years in prison, $250,000 fine, and 3 years supervised release
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 (fine), $100 (special assessment)
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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