A Jackson man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Court documents revealed that Freddie Antwan McField, 44, was found with a firearm by Hinds County Sheriff’s Office Deputies on August 28, 2023. McField had previous felony convictions for armed robbery, kidnapping, and motor vehicle theft.
The federal grand jury indicted McField on January 9, 2024, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. He entered a guilty plea on November 5, 2024.
Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Robert Eikhoff of the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the sentencing.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI and Hinds County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement and communities. On May 26, 2021, an enhanced violent crime reduction strategy was launched under PSN focusing on community trust, support for prevention organizations, strategic enforcement priorities, and result measurement.