Washington Park Man Sent Back to Prison for Firearm Offense

Jessie L. Wofford, 41, of Washington Park, Illinois, was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Wofford has a 1994 conviction for first degree murder and is legally prohibited from possessing a gun. He was on parole for that conviction when a 9mm handgun and a loaded extended magazine were found in his residence earlier this year. Wofford pleaded guilty to the federal gun charge back on June 15.

Wofford’s sentence includes a three-year term of supervised release and a $500 fine. As part of his plea, Wofford also agreed to forfeit the firearm.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Illinois State Police, and the Illinois Department of Corrections. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Laura Reppert and Amanda Fischer.