DAVON DONNELL REID, Gun Charges, North Carolina 2018

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Beaufort County Man Sentenced to Eight Years Imprisonment on Gun Charges

Raleigh – United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that in federal court, Chief United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle sentenced DAVON DONNELL REID, 38, of Chocowinity to 96 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release.

According to the investigation, DAVON DONNELL REID possessed 24 firearms after organizing straw purchases of the firearms in and around Greenville, North Carolina. On July 26, 2018, DAVON DONNELL REID was arrested in Washington, North Carolina after law enforcement executed a search warrant for the residence where DAVON DONNELL REID was staying. In the front bedroom, law enforcement found a 12-gauge shotgun and a .223 caliber rifle.

DAVON DONNELL REID was prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior federal felony conviction for conspiring to distribute 224 grams of cocaine base (crack). 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 make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, Washington Police Department, Greenville Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation in this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Aakash Singh represented the government.

This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. As law enforcement continues to work tirelessly to reduce violent crime, it is essential that we also address the root causes of this issue, including the ease of access to firearms and the need for stricter gun laws.

DAVON DONNELL REID’s sentence is a significant step in the right direction, and we hope it will serve as a deterrent to others who would seek to engage in similar activities.

By Grimy Times Staff

Reported by: John Smith | Edited by: Jane Doe

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