A Nacogdoches resident was sentenced on March 10 to more than six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a firearms violation, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
William Charles Fincher, age 42, admitted guilt to being a felon in possession of a firearm and received a sentence of 78 months from U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone.
Court records show that in July 2024, local law enforcement responded to Fincher’s home in Nacogdoches following a domestic disturbance call. During the response, officers found multiple firearms at the residence. Further investigation determined that Fincher is a convicted felon and is not allowed by federal law to possess firearms or ammunition.
The case falls under Operation Take Back America, which is described as a nationwide initiative using Department of Justice resources to address illegal immigration, eliminate cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and protect communities from violent crime perpetrators.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Nacogdoches Police Department investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Donald S. Carter prosecuted it.
