Navell J. White, Gun Possession, Illinois 2024

Felon Navell J. White Sentenced to 7 Years for Gun Possession

A Springfield man, Navell J. White, 44, of the 1300 block of North 4th Street, just got slammed with a 77-month prison sentence for possessing a firearm as a prohibited person – a felon. The U.S. District Court Judge Colleen R. Lawless dished out the punishment on April 18, 2024.

White’s federal arrest went down on February 3, 2023, and he’s been locked up by the U.S. Marshals Service ever since. He copped to the one-count indictment on December 14, 2023, before Judge Lawless. The charges stem from a traffic stop back in September 2022, where White was found with a Taurus G2 9mm pistol.

At the sentencing hearing, Judge Lawless made it clear that White’s got a significant history of domestic violence that spans several years. The government made it known that White’s got a pattern of violent behavior that’s got to be taken seriously.

The Springfield Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives worked together to crack the case. This operation is part of a larger effort to combat gun violence in Sangamon County, Illinois. Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Seberger represented the government in the prosecution.

The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that brings together law enforcement and the community to reduce violent crime and gun violence. The PSN strategy focuses on fostering trust, supporting community organizations, setting enforcement priorities, and measuring results.

The statutory penalties for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person include up to 15 years imprisonment, up to three years of supervised release, up to a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment. White’s got to serve out his 77-month sentence, followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. He’s got to answer to the U.S. Marshals Service for the time being.

Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Seberger said in a statement that the U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to keeping the community safe from gun violence. They’re working hard to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.

As the case comes to a close, the community can breathe a little easier knowing that another violent offender is behind bars. It’s a testament to the hard work of law enforcement and the PSN program.

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