Willie Tyrone Lott, Firearm Possession by Convicted Felon, Mississippi 2017
Convicted Felon Sentenced for Firearm Possession in Jackson
A Jackson man has been sentenced to nearly eight years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special Agent in Charge Dana Nichols with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Willie Tyrone Lott, 28, of Jackson, was sentenced to 94 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was also ordered to pay a $1,500 fine.
The case arose when the Jackson Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Lott's vehicle on July 6, 2017. During the stop, it was discovered that Lott had outstanding warrants and he was placed under arrest. Incident to arrest, the police discovered hydrocodone, MDMA, and an AM-15, Caliber .223 rifle, which had been reported stolen to the Jackson Police Department.
As a convicted felon, Lott was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition under federal law. He was previously convicted of robbery, a state felony, in Madison County Circuit Court.
The case is part of Project EJECT, an initiative by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi under the U.S. Department of Justice's Project Safe Neighborhoods. Project EJECT is a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to fighting and reducing violent crime in Jackson through prosecution, prevention, re-entry and awareness.
The case was investigated by the Jackson Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Defendant: Willie Tyrone Lott
Criminal Charges: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
City and State: Jackson, Mississippi
Date: May 8, 2018 (sentencing), July 6, 2017 (arrest)
Sentence: 94 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release
Fine: $1,500
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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