In federal court: Jackson man pleads guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm

The following information was released by the U.S. attorney's office for defendants appearing in federal court before U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr.

PLEADED GUILTY

Name: David E. Koeller

Age: 26

Residence: Jackson

Charge: A felony count of being a felon in possession of a firearm

Sentencing: Set for May 14. He faces up to life in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Summary: Koeller was stopped by a Missouri State Highway Patrol officer in Cape Girardeau County on July 8. He told the officer he had a firearm under his seat. The officer found and seized a Hi-Point 9mm pistol, which was previously reported stolen. Koeller said he had obtained it earlier. Because of previous convictions, Koeller is prohibited from possessing firearms.