Grimy Times has learned that a Waterloo man has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a high-speed car chase and unlawful firearm possession, according to a recent court ruling.
Gage Tyler Bondy, 22, was found guilty of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person on May 24, 2018, after he stole a car parked in front of a house in Waterloo in the early morning hours of February 19, 2018. When officers located the car, Bondy sped away from them, reaching speeds of over 90 miles per hour before crashing into a utility pole.
During the chase, officers found a Ruger .45 caliber handgun in Bondy’s waistband and a used methamphetamine syringe in his sock. He was transported to a local hospital after the crash and subsequently charged with the crime.
Bondy’s sentence was handed down by United States District Court Judge Linda R. Reade on September 11, 2018, and includes 77 months’ imprisonment. He will also serve a three-year term of supervised release after his prison term.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer for everyone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made turning the tide of rising violent crime in America a top priority.
The case was prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Drew O. Inman and investigated by the Waterloo Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Bondy is currently being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison. The case file number is 18-CR-20, and more information can be found at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of unlawful firearm possession and the consequences that come with it. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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