Devon James Wright, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Oregon 2025

A convicted felon, Devon James Wright, 31, was sentenced to federal prison today for illegally possessing firearms in Medford, Oregon.

According to court documents, Wright was caught on two separate occasions with firearms. First, on June 23, 2024, Wright was in a car that was stopped for a traffic violation. In Wright’s backpack, police found a semi-automatic pistol and a full magazine. At the time, Wright was on parole for a previous conviction for unlawfully possessing a firearm.

Second, on October 26, 2024, Wright was stopped in a stolen vehicle and before exiting placed a loaded handgun inside the purse of another occupant next to a fully loaded extended magazine.

On March 6, 2025, a federal grand jury in Medford returned a two-count indictment charging Wright with Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. On December 8, 2025, Wright pleaded guilty to both counts.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives with assistance from the Portland Police Bureau and the Central Point Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Melissa E. LeRitz and John C. Brassell.

Wright was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release, announced today. The defendant’s possession of firearms, while on parole, posed a significant risk to public safety.

This investigation highlights the dangers of individuals illegally possessing firearms and the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies to prevent such crimes.

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