A 51-year-old Wilburton resident, Teresa Louise Lightfoot, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison after being found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm. Lightfoot’s conviction arose from an incident on September 28, 2023, when she knowingly possessed a .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol despite having prior felony convictions. The case was handled by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, emphasizing the serious nature of gun possession by individuals with a criminal background.
This sentence highlights the legal consequences individuals face when violating firearm regulations, particularly as a convicted felon. The community watches closely as the case draws attention to ongoing discussions about gun safety and legal accountability. Readers may be interested to learn more about the broader implications of such cases and how they affect local and national policy on firearms.
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