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Firearm Possession Lands Plant City Man with 7-Year Sentence
A Plant City man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. James Bailey, 33, had pleaded guilty to the charges on October 24, 2019, and was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven on [no date given].
According to court documents, law enforcement officers responded to a 911 call regarding an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on March 12, 2019. Upon arrival, the officers encountered Bailey and located a loaded sawed-off shotgun, with an obliterated serial number, at the rear of his vehicle. Bailey then fled on foot, but was apprehended after a short foot chase. Following his arrest, Bailey admitted to possessing the firearm. Witnesses also confirmed that Bailey had pointed the shotgun out of his car’s window.
Bailey, an 11-time convicted felon, was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition. The court also ordered Bailey to forfeit the firearm and ammunition.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Plant City Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David C. Waterman.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (“PSN”). PSN is the centerpiece of the violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.
In the Middle District of Florida, U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez coordinates PSN efforts in cooperation with various federal, state, and local law enforcement officials.
Bailey’s seven-year sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating federal firearms laws. The community is safer now that Bailey is behind bars, and it is our hope that he will use his time in prison to reflect on his actions and work towards rehabilitation.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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