Jackie Leon Parker, Jr., a 51-year-old resident of Morris, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty on Apr. 17 to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The charge carries a potential penalty of up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The case stems from an indictment alleging that Parker knowingly possessed a bolt-action rifle on October 7, 2025, after previously being convicted of an offense punishable by more than one year in prison. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Magistrate Judge Gerald L. Jackson accepted Parker’s plea and ordered that a presentence investigation report be completed. Sentencing will be determined by a U.S. District Court Judge after consideration of federal sentencing guidelines and statutory factors. Until sentencing is finalized, Parker will remain in custody with the United States Marshals Service.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan E. Soverly represented the government during these proceedings.
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma leads federal criminal investigations and prosecutions in this region and manages civil actions for the United States; it also collects federal debts and supports trust responsibilities to Tribal Nations across 26 counties in eastern Oklahoma as reported by its official website. The office operates facilities in Muskogee according to its official website and functions under the United States Department of Justice according to its official website. It is unique as the only federal judicial district located entirely within Indian country according to its official website, advancing community wellness through these efforts.
