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Felony Felon Gets 32 Months for Gun Possession
A convicted felon has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm, according to a statement from the US Department of Justice. Tocorey Gibbs, a 39-year-old Jacksonville man, was found guilty after a bench trial on March 19, 2025.
Gibbs was stopped by officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on January 10, 2024, in the Lackawanna neighborhood. At the time, he was riding a bicycle without a headlight, and officers seized a loaded .40 caliber pistol from his pocket. Further investigation revealed that Gibbs had recently been released from prison after serving 15 years for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The case was investigated by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Frank Talbot handled the prosecution.
Gibbs’ conviction is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a federal program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. The initiative brings together law enforcement agencies and community organizations to make neighborhoods safer.
As part of the program, the Department of Justice launched a violent crime reduction strategy in 2021. The strategy focuses on building trust with communities, supporting anti-violence organizations, setting enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
Gibbs will serve 32 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, as a result of his conviction. His sentence reflects the serious nature of the crime and the need to hold individuals accountable for breaking the law.
The US Department of Justice will continue to work with local law enforcement agencies to reduce violent crime and make communities safer. In this case, the conviction of Gibbs serves as a reminder that the consequences of committing a crime can be severe.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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