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Decarlo Knighten, Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Indiana 2013
A 36-year-old La Porte, Indiana man was sentenced to 57 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Decarlo Knighten was found guilty of possessing a Colt Python .357 magnum revolver at his residence in April 2013. He has two prior felony convictions for drug dealing and one misdemeanor conviction.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Frank Schaffer.
Knighten was sentenced by District Judge Jon E. DeGuilio to 57 months imprisonment and 3 years supervised release. This is a serious case that highlights the importance of keeping firearms out of the wrong hands.
The people of this community deserve to feel safe, and it’s up to all of us to work together to reduce gun violence. We will continue to hold accountable those who break the law and put innocent lives at risk.
In related news, another Indiana man was sentenced for a similar crime. James Tolson, 39, of Wabash, Indiana was sentenced to 21 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Tolson had a Hi-Point handgun in his possession in March 2012, and has previous convictions. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Frank Schaffer.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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