Glenn Ray LaSalle, Jr., Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Louisiana 2022

LAKE CHARLES, La. - In a shocking turn of events, two defendants have been sentenced to prison for illegally possessing firearms in the state of Louisiana. United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of the two defendants, who were found to be in possession of guns despite being prohibited from doing so.

The first defendant, Lequentin Williams, 26, of Shreveport, was sentenced to 36 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The charges against Williams stemmed from a traffic stop that was conducted on January 15, 2021, by officers with the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force in Lake Charles. During the stop, officers found a Glock .45 caliber handgun in the vehicle and a large amount of cash. Williams later confessed to being the owner of the handgun, despite being prohibited from possessing it due to his prior felony convictions, which include attempted illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled and dangerous substance, indecent behavior of a juvenile, second degree battery, and aggravated flight from an officer.

Williams was charged with felon in possession of a firearm and pleaded guilty to the charge on October 5, 2022. This case was investigated by the ATF and the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force in Louisiana and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jamilla A. Bynog.

The second defendant, Glenn Ray LaSalle, Jr., 23, of New Orleans, was sentenced to 50 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. On November 20, 2021, during a traffic stop by troopers with the Louisiana State Police in Lafayette Parish, LaSalle was found with a Glock .40 caliber handgun on his person. LaSalle has prior felony convictions for aggravated flight from an officer and possession of stolen things and was prohibited from possessing a firearm. This case was investigated by the ATF and Louisiana State Police and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John W. Nickel.

In both cases, the defendants were found to be in possession of guns despite being prohibited from doing so due to their prior felony convictions. The sentences handed down are a reminder of the serious consequences of violating firearms laws in the state of Louisiana.

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana is committed to enforcing firearms laws and ensuring public safety. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute those who illegally possess firearms.

The cases are a stark reminder of the importance of firearms laws and the serious consequences of violating them. We will continue to work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdla/pr/defendants-illegally-possessing-firearms-sentenced-prison