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Christopher Wade Garbett, a 40-year-old felon from Nederland, Texas, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for possessing firearms. On August 12, 2026, U.S. District Judge Michael J. Truncale handed down the sentence after Garbett pleaded guilty to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The case began in March 2025, when law enforcement received a tip that Garbett was trying to sell three shotguns for $1,200.
Garbett, who has multiple prior felony convictions, is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. However, he attempted to sell the guns to undercover agents at a motel room in Groves, Texas, offering them two shotguns for $550. He also discussed selling them more guns in the future, further implicating himself in the crime.
The arrest and sentencing of Garbett are part of the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative, which aims to combat violent crime and make communities safer. The program brings together federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to coordinate efforts and strategically address specific violent crime and public safety challenges.
The successful prosecution of Garbett demonstrates the effectiveness of PSN and the commitment of law enforcement agencies to holding criminals accountable. By taking felons with firearms off the streets, the community becomes a safer place, and the risk of violent crime decreases.
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