Edward Wingo, Jr., Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Missouri 2023

St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Sentenced to 37 Months

Edward Wingo, Jr., a 46-year-old St. Louis resident, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and has been sentenced to 37 months in prison. The sentence was handed down by United States District Court Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr., on today’s date.

According to the investigation, on August 19, 2019, a St. Louis County police officer spotted Wingo in a parked truck in the driveway of a residence in the 4300 block of Melba. The officer was aware that Wingo was wanted for an unrelated criminal incident and requested the assistance of the St. Louis County Police Department’s Special Response Unit’s fugitive apprehension team. Wingo was arrested for the unrelated criminal incident, and as a result, officers seized a .380 caliber, semi-automatic pistol located inside Wingo’s truck.

Before the incident on August 19, 2019, Wingo was convicted of one or more crimes punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year under the laws of the State of Illinois.

The St. Louis County Police Department investigated the firearm case, and Assistant United States Attorney Jillian Anderson is handling the matter.

Wingo’s guilty plea and subsequent sentencing mark a significant development in the case, which highlights the importance of enforcing firearm laws and holding individuals accountable for their actions.

As a convicted felon, Edward Wingo, Jr. is prohibited from possessing a firearm. His actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and put innocent lives at risk.

The outcome of this case serves as a reminder that law enforcement agencies and prosecutors will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who break the law are held accountable.

Defendant: Edward Wingo, Jr.

Criminal Charge: Felon in Possession of a Firearm

City and State: St. Louis, Missouri

Exact Date: today’s date (no specific date given)

Sentence: 37 months in prison

Case investigated by: St. Louis County Police Department

Prosecutor: Assistant United States Attorney Jillian Anderson

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