Sikeston man is guilty of firearm charges

SIKESTON -- A Sikeston man pled guilty Wednesday to federal firearms charges.

Derrick Washington, 42, entered a guilty plea to one felony count of being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm, according to a news release from Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap. Washington appeared before United States District Judge Charles A. Shaw.

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