A 42-year-old Council Bluffs man has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Alan Scott Lawton, 42, was sentenced on February 15, 2023, in connection with a crime that occurred on June 8, 2022.
According to court documents, Lawton was observed putting items in a storage unit on June 8, 2022, before fleeing in his Jeep. He drove through a security fence and took off on foot, leading to a short chase before his apprehension. During the chase, a loaded pistol that had been reported stolen was found along Lawton’s flight path.
Lawton will serve three years of supervised release after his prison term, in addition to his 66-month sentence. The case was investigated by the Council Bluffs Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by bringing together law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Project Safe Neighborhoods is a program that strengthens law enforcement’s efforts to reduce violent crime and gun violence. The program was launched in May 2021 and is based on four core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in the community, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
Lawton’s sentence is a result of his guilty plea to the crime of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The crime carries significant consequences for those who are found guilty, making it crucial to adhere to the laws and regulations surrounding firearm ownership.
The community can feel safer knowing that law enforcement agencies are working together to reduce violent crime and gun violence. The success of programs like Project Safe Neighborhoods demonstrates the importance of collaboration and community involvement in achieving this goal.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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