In federal court: Jackson man pleads guilty to possession of firearms

The U.S. attorney's office released the following information Tuesday for defendants who appeared before U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr.

PLEADED GUILTY

Name: Dean Arthur Day

Age: 37

Residence: Jackson

Charges: Being a felon in possession of a firearm

Summary: On Dec. 7, a search warrant was executed at Day's home. He admitted to being in possession of two firearms. Due to his previous felony convictions, Day is prohibited from possessing firearms. He now faces a maximum punishment of 10 years' imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing has been set for Dec. 10.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department. Assistant United States Attorney Keith D. Sorrell handled prosecution for the government.