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Kim Lilly, age 45, of Greenville, South Carolina, was sentenced to seven years behind bars in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after copping to criminal sale of a firearm and related charges.
Prosecutors said Lilly sold 11 illegal firearms in Freeport, including an assault rifle and assault pistol, between August 2023 and January 2024. All but one were loaded and sold with accompanying ammunition.
He also admitted to selling several high-capacity magazines.
Lilly, who resided in Freeport before moving to South Carolina, was arrested on Wednesday, April 3, by members of the ATF Firearms Task Force. On Thursday, Sept. 26, he pleaded guilty to the following counts:
- Criminal sale of a firearm (felony)
- Criminal possession of a weapon (felony)
“This case underscores the danger of illegal firearms making their way into our communities. Trafficking weapons into Nassau County not only endangers individuals and families, but it also fuels violence on our streets,” said DA Anne Donnelly.
“Every gun seized during this investigation has prevented countless potential shootings. My prosecutors work tirelessly to keep Nassau County the safest county in America, and I intend to maintain that level of security for everyone who lives here.”
Lilly;s co-defendant, 49-year-old Tomeca Jeter, of South Carolina, pleaded guilty to related charges and was sentenced to time served in October.
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