Gregory Coleman III, Firearm Possession by a Convicted Felon, Florida 2025

Gregory Coleman III Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Possession in Florida

Ocala, Florida – In a shocking turn of events, convicted felon Gregory Coleman III, 29, of Leesburg, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber.

Coleman, a convicted felon with a history of violence, pleaded guilty to the charges on July 21, 2025. As a convicted felon, Coleman is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition under federal law.

According to court records, Coleman has been convicted of four state felonies, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting a law enforcement officer with violence, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, and possession of cocaine. These convictions, coupled with his recent arrest, paint a picture of a man with a clear disregard for the law.

Coleman’s latest crime was discovered when he sold a firearm to a confidential source who was working in cooperation with federal agents. During the sale, Coleman allegedly told the source that he had more firearms, but wanted to keep them for himself. This brazen act of defiance has earned him the maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Eustis Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Hannah Nowalk Watson.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in our communities. The program seeks to foster trust and legitimacy in our communities, support community-based organizations that help prevent violence, set focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measure the results.

Coleman’s sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of violating federal law. As a convicted felon, he had no business possessing a firearm, and his actions demonstrate a clear disregard for the safety of our communities.

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