Carthage Man Guilty of Firearms Violations

TYLER – A 24-year-old Carthage man has pleaded guilty to federal firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales Tuesday. Jeremy Preston Hall pleaded guilty to being a drug user in possession of a firearm on Sep. 12 in Tyler before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith K. Guthrie. According to prosecutors, on Sep. 30, 2009, Hall was found to be in possession of a Glock pistol and marijuana in Panola County. Hall also admitted to using methamphetamine and having approximately eight firearms in his possession in recent months. Hall was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 2 and charged with federal firearms violations. Hall faces up to 10 years in federal prison at sentencing. A sentencing date has not been set.