Anthony Quantarius Brooks, Gun Possession, Florida 2023

Orlando, Florida – In a shocking turn of events, a convicted felon was sentenced to four years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Anthony Quantarius Brooks, 21, of Winter Park, was handed down the sentence by U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger.

According to court documents, Brooks possessed a loaded black Glock 9-millimeter handgun inside of a black shoulder bag just one day after he was convicted in a local robbery case. Law enforcement learned that the firearm had previously been reported stolen.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations with assistance from the Winter Park Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Courtney Richardson-Jones.

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.

On May 26, 2021, the violent crime reduction strategy was launched, strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

Brooks had pleaded guilty on January 24, 2023, marking the beginning of the end for the convicted felon. The court also ordered Brooks to forfeit a Glock 9-millimeter handgun and ammunition, which were used to commit this offense.

The sentence handed down to Brooks serves as a reminder that possessing a firearm as a convicted felon will not be taken lightly by the courts. The case is a prime example of the importance of Project Safe Neighborhoods in reducing violent crime and gun violence in our communities.

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