Dalonte Ray Jones, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Maryland 2024

Baltimore, Maryland - In a shocking turn of events, 21-year-old Dalonte Ray Jones, of Annapolis, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

According to court documents, law enforcement executed a search warrant for Jones' apartment on November 11, 2024. During the search, they found a Glock 17 semi-automatic handgun, with an extended magazine, in Jones' bedroom. The magazine, which is capable of holding 45 rounds of ammunition, was loaded with 17 live rounds. The firearm was reported stolen in 2023.

Jones' DNA, along with the DNA of three other individuals, was found on the firearm. Investigators also searched Jones' iPhone pursuant to a warrant and uncovered numerous videos of Jones holding a variety of firearms, including the firearm he possessed on November 11.

Jones knew that he had previous felony convictions which prohibited him from possessing a firearm and ammunition. His prior convictions included a January 2023 conviction for second-degree assault and an April 2023 conviction for second-degree assault. Jones was on probation for the April 2023 assault conviction at the time he possessed the handgun in this case.

Jones faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison for the felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition charge. Sentencing is scheduled for Monday, December 8 at 2 p.m.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. The program has been in place since May 26, 2021 and focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, and setting strategic enforcement priorities.

U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes commended the FBI and Annapolis Police Department for their work in the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul E. Budlow is prosecuting the case.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/annapolis-man-pleads-guilty-being-felon-possession-firearm