Jackson, MS – A Jackson man was sentenced Tuesday to 84 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

According to court documents, Randy Rodriquez Jones, 49, sold a firearm on January 8, 2020. Jones had multiple prior drug-related felony convictions and a previous state court conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. As a convicted felon, it is contrary to federal law for Jones to possess any firearm.

Jones was indicted by a federal grand jury on October 11, 2023. He pled guilty on January 30 to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives made the announcement.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen prosecuted the case.