A convicted felon from Jacksonville, Florida has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possessing a firearm. Frederick Lamont Sams (41, Jacksonville) pleaded guilty to the charge in December 2022.
According to court documents, Sams was driving a stolen vehicle on February 16, 2022, when he was spotted by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer. As Sams fled the scene, he threw a loaded Glock .45 caliber pistol out of the vehicle, which was later recovered after he was arrested.
Sams has a history of violent crime, having been convicted of burglary and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the past. He was released from prison less than six months before committing this offense, making it a serious breach of federal law.
As a convicted felon, Sams is prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition under federal law. The firearm recovered from Sams was a loaded Glock .45 caliber pistol with 25 rounds of ammunition.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John Cannizzaro. The forfeiture will be handled by Assistant United States Attorney Mai Tran.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities. The initiative brings together law enforcement agencies and community organizations to prevent violence and make neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Frederick Lamont Sams, whose real full name is used in this article, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for violating federal law by possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Crime: Possessing a firearm by a convicted felon
City and State: Jacksonville, Florida
Exact Date: February 16, 2022
Sentence: Seven years in federal prison
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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