WICHITA — A Stockton man is facing federal charges after an August incident in Rooks County, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom.

Jay A. Weigel, 39, Stockton, was charged Wednesday in a superseding indictment with one count of unlawful possession of firearms following a felony conviction and one count of unlawful possession of ammunition following a felony conviction. The crimes are alleged to have occurred Aug. 14 in Rooks County.

If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on each count. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Treaster is prosecuting.