Cameron Duane Haworth of Dillon was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison on Monday for illegally possessing firearms, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana. The sentencing follows a guilty plea entered earlier this year.
Haworth, 50, was prohibited from owning or possessing any guns due to a prior felony conviction. Despite this legal restriction, authorities discovered six firearms and ammunition inside his residence on August 13, 2025. Haworth acknowledged during proceedings that he knew the weapons were in his home.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) led the investigation into the case. Haworth pleaded guilty in April 2026 to one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Sentence Details
In addition to the 18-month prison term, the federal judge ordered Haworth to serve three years of supervised release upon his completion of incarceration. He was also required to pay a $10,000 fine.
Federal prosecutors emphasized that the sentence reflects the seriousness of violating firearm restrictions imposed by prior criminal history. The U.S. Attorney’s Office stated that the punishment serves both as retribution and a deterrent against future violations of federal gun laws.
Legal Context
Under federal law, individuals convicted of felonies are permanently barred from possessing firearms unless their rights have been specifically restored through legal processes. Violations carry significant penalties, including mandatory prison time depending on the circumstances and criminal history.
This case underscores ongoing enforcement efforts by federal agencies to ensure compliance with gun possession laws among those legally restricted. The ATF continues to work with local and federal partners to identify and prosecute illegal firearm possession across Montana.
Haworth’s case is now closed pending any potential appeals, though no such action has been indicated. He will report to a federal correctional facility at the discretion of the Bureau of Prisons before beginning his supervised release period.
Source: NBC Montana
