SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A South Bend man was sentenced 27 months in prison followed by 1 year of supervised release for possession of a firearm.

According to documents, on February 8, Valo Neely, 48, was arrested after law enforcement executed a search warrant on Neely's residence  and recovered four firearms under his possession.

Neely's criminal history revealed he had been convicted if several felonies which include unarmed robbery, possession of controlled substances, and illegal possession of a firearm as such, Neely was prohibited from owning any firearm or ammunition.