A man convicted of gun and bullet possession could avoid prison if he pays a $13,500 fine. Magistrate Samuel McKinney imposed the sentence after convicting Darren Armbrister in relation to the seizure of a 9mm pistol and 14 bullets last April. According to the evidence, police were on patrol through Balls Alley when they saw two men hurriedly leave a Honda Accord. The officers pursued the men, who eluded them.
However, when they searched the vehicle they found a loaded 9mm pistol under the passenger's seat.
Armbrister's ID was found in the vehicle.
He surrendered to police with attorney Michael Kemp more than a week later.
At trial, Armbrister remained silent and did not call any witnesses in his defense.
McKinney fined Armbrister $7,500 or one year in prison for gun possession. He was fined $6,000 or six months on the ammunition charge.
The sentences will run consecutively if not paid.
Mandatory minimum sentences were abolished two months ago.

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