A 24-year-old man from Davenport, Iowa, has been sentenced to federal prison for violating firearms laws. Detavion Marques Levi was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
On Monday, April 19, 2021, United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose sentenced Levi to 52 months in prison for the crime. Levi was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term, as well as pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
The investigation into Levi began in June 2020, when law enforcement officials executed a search warrant on a hotel room related to a stolen vehicle. During the search, officers found Levi, who is a previously convicted felon, another individual, marijuana, keys to the stolen car, and a loaded firearm.
Levi initially denied possessing the firearm, but later claimed he briefly handled the gun before police arrived. However, his fingerprint was found on the loaded magazine of the firearm. Further investigation revealed additional evidence that Levi had been dealing marijuana and was in possession of other firearms.
At the time of the offense, Levi was under federal supervision for a prior gun conviction. The case was investigated by the Bettendorf Police Department, the Davenport Police Department, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa prosecuted the case.
The charges against Levi stem from his possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. As a felon, Levi is prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law.
Levi’s sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal firearms laws. The case highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to investigate and prosecute crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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