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Convicted Felon Coleman Sentenced to 7 Years Behind Bars
A 21-year-old Michigan City man has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced Acting United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay.
Davon Jaqurious Coleman, 21, of Michigan City, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to the charge. Coleman has prior felony convictions for robbery, making him prohibited from possessing the firearm in question.
According to documents in the case, police conducted a traffic stop in Michigan City and found Coleman in possession of a stolen loaded firearm with an extended magazine. This is not Coleman’s first run-in with the law, and his prior convictions have earned him a lengthy sentence.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with assistance from the Michigan City Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Lydia T. Lucius prosecuted the case, which is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). This program aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by bringing together law enforcement and community organizations.
Coleman’s sentence, 84 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release, is a harsh reminder of the consequences of felony gun possession. As the PSN program continues to work towards making neighborhoods safer, cases like Coleman’s serve as a warning to those who would ignore the law.
While Coleman’s sentence may seem severe, it is a necessary step towards maintaining public safety. The fact that he was in possession of a stolen firearm with an extended magazine only adds to the severity of his crime. As law enforcement continues to crack down on gun violence, cases like this will become more common, and the consequences will be steeper.
Project Safe Neighborhoods is a program that has been around since 2001, with the goal of reducing violent crime and gun violence through community-based initiatives. The program has seen success in various parts of the country, and its continued implementation in cities like Michigan City will be crucial in making neighborhoods safer.
As the PSN program continues to work towards its goals, cases like Coleman’s serve as a reminder of the importance of community involvement and law enforcement collaboration. By working together, law enforcement and community organizations can reduce violent crime and make neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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