BEAUMONT, Texas – A 27-year-old Orange,
Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for federal firearms violations
in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Michael George Mitchell pleaded guilty
on Mar. 29, 2012, to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced
to 105 months in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Ron Clark.
According to information presented in
court, on Jan. 24, 2012, law enforcement authorities were called to family
disturbance on Know Street in Orange, Texas where Mitchell was holding an adult
male and an 11-year-old child hostage with a revolver. During the almost
three-hour stand-off, Mitchell threatened his hostages with the weapon and
fired shots into the ceiling of the home. Mitchell eventually surrendered to
SWAT officers and exited the house leaving his hostages inside unharmed.
Further investigation revealed Mitchell was a convicted felon, having been
previously found guilty of robbery in 2002, felony assault in 2002, possession
of a controlled substance in 2005, and delivery of a controlled substance in
2005, all in Orange County, Texas. As a convicted felon, Mitchell is prohibited
by federal law from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition. Mitchell was
indicted on federal firearms violations on Feb. 14, 2012.
This case was prosecuted as part of the
Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative. Project Safe Neighborhoods is aimed at
reducing gun and gang violence, deterring illegal possession of guns,
ammunition and body armor, and improving the safety of residents in the Eastern
District of Texas. Participants in the initiative include community members and
organizations as well as federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
This case was investigated by the ATF
and the Orange County Sheriff's Office and prosecuted by Assistant U.S.
Attorney Joseph R. Batte.
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