A Shreveport man pleaded guilty to possessing a pistol even though he was a convicted felon.
Jamario Montreal Harris, 31, of Shreveport, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The plea will become final after it is accepted by U.S. District Judge S. Maurice Hicks Jr. According to the guilty plea, law enforcement agents found Harris in possession of a .40 caliber Glock pistol on March 20, 2017. He was previously convicted of a felony and not allowed to possess a firearm.
Harris faces up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. The court set a sentencing date of April 2, 2018.