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Memphis Man Convicted of Illegal Firearm Possession Under Armed Career Criminal Act

A federal jury found Carroll Mobley guilty of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, with sentencing set for December 4, 2026.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 27, 2026, 4:04 p.m. ET
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A federal jury in Memphis Carroll Mobley, 50, of one count of possession of a firearm as a felon, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee announced on August 27, 2026. The verdict followed a two-day trial. According to court information, on May 2, 2024, Shelby County Sheriff's Office narcotics detectives executing a search warrant at a Memphis residence found cocaine, digital scales with cocaine residue, and an HK 9mm firearm belonging to Mobley in a closet in the master bedroom. In a second trial phase, the jury found Mobley had prior convictions for three violent felonies on separate occasions, making him subject to enhanced penalties under the Armed Career Act. U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant said, " felons with a history of violence who possess firearms pose an inherent and imminent danger to the community, and are up to no good. This recidivist armed career is one more gun-toter who will now be removed from our community for at least 15 years, and Memphis will be safer because of this verdict." Mobley faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in federal prison, with no parole. Sentencing is scheduled for December 4, 2026, before Chief District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. The case was investigated by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

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