Davenport Man Sentenced to 121 Months in Federal Prison for Firearm and Marijuana Charges
A Davenport man was sentenced yesterday to 121 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon and possessing a distribution quantity of marijuana.
Demarcus Letrelle Culberson Jr., 22, was found guilty of the charges after law enforcement discovered a distribution quantity of marijuana in his car and at his residence. At his residence, a loaded firearm was also found.
Further investigation revealed that a shell casing found at the scene of an October 2023 shooting was identified as having been fired from the firearm found at Culberson’s residence. Culberson was prohibited from possessing a firearm because he is a felon.
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa announced the sentence. This case was investigated by the Davenport Police Department.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. The program brings together law enforcement and the communities they serve to make neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Culberson will serve a three-year term of supervised release after completing his term of imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system.
For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit Justice.gov/PSN.
The case highlights the importance of community-based initiatives in preventing violence and reducing crime. The Davenport Police Department’s efforts to investigate and prosecute violent crimes are a testament to their commitment to keeping their community safe.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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