Jacksonville Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Firearm After Felony Conviction
Jacksonville, FL – In a harsh blow to the city’s crime rate, Chief U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has dealt a 4-year and 6-month prison sentence to De’Quan Franks (25, Jacksonville) for possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony.
According to court records, in October 2023, detectives with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) observed Franks posting a picture of a Glock firearm on Instagram. JSO detectives located Franks shortly after the social media post and saw him with a pistol with a large magazine. Franks ran from the detectives but fell before he could get away.
The detectives recovered a Glock 10mm pistol, loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition in an extended magazine, that Franks had in his waistband. The pistol was also equipped with a machinegun conversion device which would allow the semi-automatic pistol to fire in a fully automatic mode.
At the time, Franks had a prior felony conviction that prohibits him from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. This case is a stark reminder of the importance of upholding gun laws and preventing convicted felons from getting their hands on deadly firearms.
This case was investigated by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Laura Taylor.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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