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A 43-year-old Fort Wayne man, Antonio Kelly, has been sentenced to 150 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The crime occurred on October 13, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Kelly’s guilty plea and subsequent sentencing are the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Fort Wayne Police Department. Kelly’s history of felonies, including Resisting Law Enforcement and Possession of Methamphetamine, contributed to the severity of his sentence.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities across the United States. The program brings together law enforcement agencies and community organizations to prevent violence and make neighborhoods safer. United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred praised the cooperation between the ATF and the Fort Wayne Police Department in bringing the case to justice.
Kelly’s sentence includes 150 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the offense and Kelly’s history of criminal behavior. The case demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to reducing gun violence and keeping communities safe.
The investigation and prosecution of Kelly’s case were led by Assistant United States Attorney Lesley J. Miller Lowery. The case is an example of the effective collaboration between federal and local law enforcement agencies in combating gun violence and reducing crime in communities.
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