New Bern, N.C. – Trevonta Lynch, 34, a confirmed felon and armed career criminal, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following a harrowing traffic stop where he attempted to pull a loaded gun on law enforcement.
“Trevonta Lynch is a violent repeat offender who pulled a loaded gun on law enforcement officers,” said U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle. “That dangerous act could have cost lives – now it’s costing him 15 years of freedom. Let this be a warning: if you threaten our officers or our communities, we will find you, we will prosecute you, and you will spend years in federal prison where you can’t hurt anyone again.”
This case is not just about marijuana possession; it’s about a violent career criminal with a history of violent felonies and disregard for the law. Halifax County Sheriff Tyree Davis emphasized this point: “Thanks to our partnership with federal law enforcement, we removed this dangerous individual from the streets of Halifax County and into federal prison where he belongs. We are not playing. We will use every legal resource to protect our citizens and will not allow criminals to disrupt our neighborhoods.”
According to court documents, on October 2, 2023, Halifax County Sheriff’s Deputies pulled over a vehicle with no headlights for a traffic violation. During the stop, Lynch produced a baggie of marijuana and reached under the car seat. After several requests, he admitted to reaching for a firearm. A loaded 9mm pistol, a large capacity magazine, 83 grams of marijuana, and paraphernalia were recovered.
Lynch was on supervised probation at the time of the stop and has been convicted of 12 instances of breaking and entering in North Carolina. With three or more violent felonies prior to his possession of the firearm on October 2, Lynch is subject to enhanced federal penalties, including a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years.
Ellis Boyle announced the sentencing after it was handed down by U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan. The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Phil Aubart prosecuting it. Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 4:23-CR-66-FL.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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