Antavious Anton Gray, Jr., Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon, Florida 2022

Orlando Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearm as Convicted Felon

Orlando, FL - In a shocking turn of events, 23-year-old Antavious Anton Gray, Jr. has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. This charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison.

According to court records, on October 19, 2022, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in which Gray was a passenger. The driver gave law enforcement consent to search the vehicle, wherein they located a semi-automatic Smith & Wesson firearm with an extended magazine in a satchel on the floorboard where Gray had been sitting. A lab analysis revealed Gray’s DNA was on the firearm.

As a convicted felon, Gray is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law. It appears that Gray's prior felony conviction for possession of a firearm by a person found to have committed a delinquent act did not deter him from committing this crime.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Orlando Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie A. McNeff is prosecuting the case.

Gray's sentencing date has not yet been set. The outcome of this case serves as a reminder of the importance of community-based programs that aim to prevent violence and gun-related crimes.

In related news, the U.S. Attorney's Office has launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on core principles of fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/orlando-felon-pleads-guilty-illegally-possessing-firearm