Jackson Abed Rodriguez-Robles, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Arkansas 2023

Fayetteville, AR - In a shocking turn of events, 36-year-old Jackson Abed Rodriguez-Robles of Springdale, Arkansas, has been handed the maximum possible sentence in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

According to court records, Rodriguez-Robles was convicted of a felony in the United States territory of Puerto Rico in 2001. On February 26, 2019, officers responded to a crime in progress at Rodriguez-Robles' apartment in Springdale. Upon entry into the apartment, Rodriguez-Robles fled out of the back of the apartment but was apprehended by officers. Inside the apartment, officers located a firearm, which Rodriguez-Robles later admitted ownership of.

Rodriguez-Robles was indicted by a federal grand jury in March 2019. He entered a guilty plea in June 2019.

This case was investigated by the Springdale Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Fire, Tobacco, and Explosives (ATF). Assistant United States Attorney Brandon Carter prosecuted the case for the United States.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Rodriguez-Robles was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $2500 in fines and special assessments for one count of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The Honorable Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Fayetteville.

In a statement, U.S. Attorney Duane (DAK) Kees said, 'This sentence should serve as a reminder that our office will vigorously pursue those who choose to disregard the law and put our communities at risk.'

Rodriguez-Robles' case is a stark reminder of the dangers of felons possessing firearms and the importance of community policing in preventing violent crime.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdar/pr/springdale-man-received-maximum-possible-sentence-federal-prison-being-felon-possession