Louisville Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm

Louisville, KY – A local man was sentenced this week to 8 years and 3 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony offense.  

U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge R. Shawn Morrow of the ATF Louisville Field Division, and Chief Paul Humphrey of the Louisville Metro Police Department made the announcement.

“Mr. Bobbitt earned every day of his eight plus year federal prison sentence,” stated U.S. Attorney Bennett. “With a criminal history of felony convictions in nine state court cases dating back to 2001, his removal from the community benefits all citizens. I commend LMPD and the ATF for their continuing work in policing our Western District communities and making them safer for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.”

According to court documents, Jaron Bobbitt, 39, was sentenced to 8 years and 3 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for illegally possessing an Anderson Manufacturing, AM-15, multi-caliber pistol, and ammunition. On November 13, 2023, Bobbitt led officers on a foot chase through residential areas while armed with the AM-15 multi-caliber pistol. He repeatedly placed the officers’ lives in danger by pointing the weapon at them while running and was only apprehended after being struck by an officer forced to fire his weapon. Bobbitt was prohibited from possessing a firearm because he had previously been convicted of the following felony offenses.

On November 9, 2021, in Jefferson Circuit Court, Bobbitt was convicted of felon in possession of a firearm and receiving stolen property.

On November 9, 2021, in Jefferson Circuit Court, Bobbitt was convicted of receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled substance in the first degree.

On January 16, 2019, in Jefferson Circuit Court, Bobbitt was convicted of escape in the second degree.

On August 31, 2018, in Jefferson Circuit Court, Bobbitt was convicted of receiving stolen property, theft of identity of another without consent, and criminal mischief in the second degree.

On April 29, 2011, in Jefferson Circuit Court, Bobbitt was convicted of felon in possession of a handgun.

On June 17, 2004, in Jefferson Circuit Court, Bobbitt was convicted of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree, cocaine and tampering with physical evidence.

On June 17, 2004, in Jefferson Circuit Court, Bobbitt was convicted of receiving stolen property.

On May 7, 2004, in Jefferson Circuit Court, Bobbitt was convicted of receiving stolen property, receiving stolen vehicle, and tampering with physical evidence.

On December 3, 2001, in Jefferson Circuit Court, Bobbitt was convicted of wanton endangerment in the first degree and receiving a stolen vehicle.

There is no parole in the federal system.

This case was investigated by the ATF with assistance from the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Porter prosecuted the case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

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