Antonio Kimmons, a 47-year-old resident of Little Rock, has been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. The sentence was announced by Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and handed down by United States District Judge James M. Moody, Jr.
Kimmons was indicted on March 4, 2025, by a federal grand jury on three counts: being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, possession of a machinegun, and possession of body armor. He pleaded guilty on September 30, 2025, to the charge of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. In addition to his prison term, Kimmons received one year of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
The investigation began after deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident at a garage sale on June 30, 2024. According to authorities, Kimmons became angry during an argument with two men and allegedly followed them in a white van while firing shots at them. No injuries were reported, but investigators found bullet holes in the victims’ vehicle.
Deputies located the white van at Kimmons’ residence and obtained a search warrant for his home. During their search, they discovered approximately 17 firearms—including a machinegun—over 300 pounds of various types of ammunition, as well as firearm accessories such as body armor. In an interview with an agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Kimmons admitted ownership of the firearms and accessories and stated that he had purchased illegal firearm parts online.
Kimmons has prior felony convictions for being a felon in possession of a firearm and aggravated robbery. His record also includes several misdemeanor convictions related to drugs, criminal trespass, assault, domestic battery, and disorderly conduct.
The case is part of Operation Take Back America—a nationwide Department of Justice initiative focused on combating illegal immigration, eliminating cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protecting communities from violent crime.
The ATF led the investigation with support from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Bart Dickinson prosecuted the case.
“There is no parole in the federal system,” according to Jonathan D. Ross.
