Liberty Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Firearms Violation

Liberty County felon sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after taking firearm from law enforcement officers during courtroom scuffle

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Liberty convicted felon has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Allen Joe Fregia, Sr., 48, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia Crone on May 14, 2026.   According to information presented in court, on April 29, 20…

Liberty man sentenced to 14 years for firearms violation

BEAUMONT, Texas — A Liberty man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.