Florida
Tallahassee Federal Firearm Conviction: Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty After Task Force Arrest
Tallahassee, Florida – Malcolm Akeem Holloway, 22, of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Key points
- Malcolm Akeem Holloway, 22, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
- Law enforcement officers arrested Holloway in March 2026 after discovering a stolen, loaded 9mm pistol in his backpack.
- Holloway faces up to 15 years in federal prison at his upcoming sentencing on December 11, 2026.
NewsWK — A Federal Court in the Northern District of Florida recently secured a guilty plea from a Tallahassee man. This case marks another successful prosecution for Northwest Florida law enforcement. Malcolm Akeem Holloway, 22, admitted to illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
What led to the Tallahassee felon gun arrest?
In March 2026, Tallahassee Police Department officers watched Malcolm Akeem Holloway carry a backpack into a car. Officers then stopped the vehicle for traffic violations, and a K-9 unit alerted to contraband inside. Next, a subsequent search of the backpack revealed a loaded 9mm pistol and smuggling materials.
- A loaded FN 9mm pistol, which had been reported stolen.
- Clothing matching Holloway’s size.
- Two plastic bags containing 65 taped, hand-rolled cigarettes packaged for correctional facility smuggling.
How did the Homeland Security Task Force Tallahassee build the case?
Federal and local agencies collaborated to secure this Tallahassee federal firearm conviction. Investigators searched Holloway’s Instagram account and found pictures of him holding multiple firearms between late 2025 and early 2026. Because Holloway was a multi-time convicted felon, any gun possession violated federal law.
What is the criminal history behind this Northern District of Florida Federal Court case?
Holloway had a significant criminal record prior to this arrest. His prior state convictions included carrying a concealed firearm and possession of a machine gun. He also had three prior convictions for possessing firearms as a felon. Indeed, he had been out of prison for only three months when police arrested him.
What penalties does the defendant face at sentencing?
Holloway faces up to 15 years in federal prison for his latest offense. U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker will sentence Holloway on December 11, 2026, at the federal courthouse in Tallahassee. Assistant United States Attorney James A. McCain is prosecuting the case.
Who investigated the federal case?
Homeland Security Investigations and the Tallahassee Police Department investigated the case. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also assisted. Furthermore, federal prosecutors brought these charges under the Homeland Security Task Force initiative.
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