Springfield man sentenced to 15 months for being a felon in possession of a firearm (DOJ)

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Springfield, Mo. man was sentenced in federal court today for his illegal possession of a firearm.

William Thomas Alexander Moore, 30, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Megan Blair Benton for being a felon in possession of a firearm. This defendant was charged as a part of Operation Spring Cleaning, that was coordinated by the United States Attorney's Office and law enforcement across Southwest Missouri.

On June 26, 2025, Moore was contacted by the Christian County, Missouri Sheriff's Office for exceeding the posted speed limit. Christian County deputies conducted a search of Moore's vehicle after a K-9 unit indicated on the vehicle. Deputies discovered two Smith and Wesson .38 caliber firearms. Deputies then learned Moore was a convicted felon and was arrested for his illegal possession of the firearms. Moore was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, followed by three years of post-release supervision, and payment of a $100 Special Assessment as required by law.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Carney. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Christian County, Missouri Sheriff's Office.

Operation Take Back America

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.