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Felon Sentenced to 70 Months for Firearm Possession
A 27-year-old Little Rock man has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for violating federal law by being a felon in possession of a firearm. Nico Deshawn Daniels was sentenced today in the United States District Court in Hot Springs by the Honorable Susan O. Hickey.
According to court records, in July 2017, officers with the Arkadelphia Police Department were dispatched to multiple businesses that were receiving counterfeit $100 bills. During the investigation, officers were able to locate and stop a vehicle operated by Daniels. During the search of the vehicle, officers located a .38 caliber revolver in the floorboard of the seat that Daniels was sitting in. A criminal history check revealed that Daniels was a convicted felon on parole.
Daniels was indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2017 and was found guilty by a jury in March 2018. This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Arkadelphia Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney’s Denis Dean and Amy Driver prosecuted the case for the United States.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. The program aims to reduce violent crime and improve public safety through a collaborative effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
The sentencing of Daniels serves as a reminder that Arkansas law enforcement agencies will continue to work together to keep our communities safe. The case highlights the importance of Project Safe Neighborhoods and the impact it has on reducing violent crime in our state.
As part of his sentence, Daniels will also serve three years of supervised release. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Arkansas will continue to work diligently to prosecute cases that involve firearms and to keep our communities safe.
Project Safe Neighborhoods is a vital program that has been successful in reducing violent crime across the country. Arkansas law enforcement agencies are committed to continuing this work and to keeping our communities safe.
Key Facts
- State: Arkansas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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