In federal court: Cape man sentenced to 48 months on weapons charge

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

SENTENCED

Name: Caleb E. Smith

Age: 23

Residence: Cape Girardeau

Charges: Being a felon in possession of a firearm

Sentence: 48 months

Summary: A search warrant was served at Smith's residence in Cape Girardeau on May 24, 2011. The search resulted in the seizure of two firearms. Smith said he borrowed the guns from a friend. Due to Smith's convictions for burglary and stealing, he was prohibited from possessing firearms.