Chicago Man Sentenced to 15 Years of Imprisonment

 Following Conviction for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon

HAMMOND- Lavelle Hatley, 26, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon to 180 months of imprisonment following his guilty plea to possessing a firearm as a felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tina L. Nommay.

According to documents in the case, on January 9, 2020, Hatley was driving in Gary, Indiana, when police performed a traffic stop.  Hatley exited his vehicle, fled on foot, and was apprehended a short time later while possessing a firearm.  Hatley has an extensive criminal history which includes ten prior felony convictions; eight prior convictions for robbery affecting commerce, one prior conviction for battery, and one prior conviction for attempted escape.   

This case is the result of the investigative efforts of the ATF/HIDTA Task Force and the Lake County Sheriff’s Department.  This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Caitlin M. Padula and David E. Hollar.