Albert Dowthard, Illegally Possessing a Firearm, Illinois 2017
Rockford Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison
ROCKFORD — Albert Dowthard, 37, was sentenced to 186 months in federal prison, in addition to 4 years of supervised release following his imprisonment, for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
According to court documents, Dowthard was found to be in possession of a .38 revolver on November 14, 2016. He pleaded guilty to the charge on October 12, 2017, and also admitted to possessing .38 caliber ammunition at the time.
The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard, who found that Dowthard was an 'armed career criminal' under a federal firearm law mandating non-paroleable prison sentences of 15 years or more for felons with extensive records of prior convictions who illegally possess or sell guns.
The sentencing was announced by John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; Celinez Nunez, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives; and Dan O'Shea, Rockford Police Chief.
The government was represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott R. Paccagnini.
Defendant Information:
Defendant: Albert Dowthard
Crime: Illegally Possessing a Firearm
City and State: Rockford, Illinois
Exact Date: November 14, 2016 (crime date)
Sentence or Outcome: 186 months in federal prison, plus 4 years of supervised release
Defendant's Age and Name: Albert Dowthard, 37
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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