Stella man pleads guilty to federal weapons charges

Jeremy Chupp, 47, Stella, pleaded guilty Thursday morning in U. S. District Court in Springfield to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

A pre-sentence investigation was ordered. No date has been set for sentencing.

According to the indictment, Jeremy Chupp, 47, allegedly illegally possessed a firearm October 24, 2024 and February 3, 2025, both times in Newton County.

Newton County Circuit Court records show Chupp was charged with possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and receiving stolen property in October and unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance and illegal use of a weapon in February.

Chupp was convicted in 2017 in Newton County Circuit Court for felony possession of methamphetamine.l