BENTON — A Herrin man was recently sentenced to a 60-month term in federal prison for a firearm offense,

According to court records, 44-year-old Bobby A. “Blood” Commons, previously pled guilty to a one-count indictment charging unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Evidence at the plea and sentencing hearings established that, on November 22, 2017, Commons threatened another person using a stolen rifle and discharged three rounds while inside his Herrin home. Because he has a prior felony conviction, federal law prohibits Commons from possessing firearms.

The investigation was conducted by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, the Herrin Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.  The Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office also assisted in the investigation.