Alexandria, VA – Douglas Newton, 57, of Fauquier County, was sentenced to nearly three and a half years in prison for being a felon in possession of firearms, announced U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger and Special Agent in Charge Ashan M. Benedict of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Washington Field Division.
Newton has several prior felony convictions, including convictions for unauthorized use of a vehicle and grand larceny, third degree homicide, and attempted unlawful wounding and use of a firearm during a felony. On October 2018, special agents with the ATF executed a search warrant at Newton’s residence and recovered three firearms and approximately 390 rounds of ammunition.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.
Newton was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Claude M. Hilton after Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia T. Giles prosecuted the case.
Defendant: Douglas Newton
Criminal Charges: Felon in possession of firearms
City and State: Alexandria, VA
Exact Date: October 2018 (search warrant executed)
Sentence or Outcome: Nearly three and a half years in prison
Additional Facts: Newton has several prior felony convictions and was found with three firearms and 390 rounds of ammunition.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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