A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for being a felon in
possession of a firearm. 23-year old Demarcus Dewayne Elam was pulled over on a traffic
violation last year. Elam informed officers that he a gun in his pocket. Elam, who is a felon,
is prohibited from possessing a firearm. He pleaded guilty this past March and was sentenced
yesterday.