Felon Charged with Possessing Firearm and Ammunition
A convicted felon from Lakeland, Florida, is facing federal charges for possessing a firearm and ammunition, as announced by United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Eddie Winman Thomas, 32, has been indicted for violating federal law by possessing a firearm and ammunition.
According to the indictment, on April 28, 2022, Thomas was found to be in possession of a firearm and ammunition, despite having previous felony convictions for Hobbs Act Robbery and conspiracy to obstruct commerce by robbery. As a previously convicted felon, Thomas is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.
The indictment also notifies Thomas that the United States intends to forfeit the firearm and ammunition traceable to the offense. If convicted, Thomas faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
Thomas’s case is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The prosecution will be handled by Assistant United States Attorney Michael R. Kenneth, while Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne C. Nebesky will handle the forfeiture.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve. The program is based on core principles, including fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
Thomas will be presumed innocent unless proven guilty. An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Eddie Winman Thomas
Criminal Charges: Possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon
City and State: Lakeland, Florida
Date: April 28, 2022
Outcome: Indicted, facing a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison
Forfeiture: The United States intends to forfeit the firearm and ammunition traceable to the offense
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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