Newport News, Va. – A Gloucester man was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for dealing firearms without a license and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to court documents.
Daniel Shaun Smith, 37, brokered a transaction on January 16, 2024, in which another individual delivered a stolen handgun to a buyer in Smith’s presence. At the same time, Smith also delivered a shotgun to the buyer.
On January 18, 2024, during a controlled purchase conducted at Smith’s residence, Smith sold the buyer another shotgun and ammunition. During this transaction, Smith asked if the buyer wanted to use methamphetamine with him, but the buyer declined.
On February 8, 2024, during another controlled purchase at Smith’s residence, Smith sold the buyer a sawed-off shotgun, a handgun, 1,971 rounds of assorted ammunition, four rifle scopes, a Tactacam scope, and 1.62 grams of methamphetamine.
Another individual present during the transaction provided the buyer 3,000 rounds of ammunition.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives recovered the firearms and ammunition.
Smith was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roderick C. Young. Assistant U.S. Attorney Devon Heath prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in our communities.
Daniel Shaun Smith, Defendant: Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and dealing firearms without a license.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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