Darrius L. Smith, Convicted Felon Gun Possession, Indiana 2023

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Convicted Felon Sentenced to Prison for Gun Possession

A Gary man is behind bars after being sentenced to 60 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

Darrius L. Smith, 34 years old, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

According to documents in the case, on January 11, 2023, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Smith. During a search of the vehicle, a loaded semi-automatic .40 caliber firearm was recovered. The firearm was previously reported stolen.

Smith’s criminal history revealed that he had prior felony convictions for burglary and auto theft, and as such, is prohibited from possessing the firearm in this case.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Gang Response Investigative Team with the assistance of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas J. Padilla.

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.

Smith was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release. The exact date of the crime was January 11, 2023, and the sentencing took place in Hammond, Indiana. This is a clear example of the dangers of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

The defendant’s name is Darrius L. Smith, and he was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The city and state involved are Gary, Indiana. The exact sentence is 60 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release.