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Tampa, FL – Convicted Felon Charged with Firearm Possession
A convicted felon, identified as John Alexis, has been indicted for possession of a firearm and ammunition in the state of Florida. According to the indictment, on July 17, 2022, Alexis possessed a Smith & Wesson 9mm semiautomatic pistol and 27 rounds of Federal 9mm ammunition.
As a convicted felon, Alexis is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law. His previous convictions include battery on a police officer, conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute oxycodone, and possession of a firearm and ammunition in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. The indictment was returned by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Tampa Police Department, with Assistant United States Attorney Samantha Newman handling the prosecution and Assistant United States Attorney James Muench handling the forfeiture.
An indictment is merely a formal charge, and every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. If convicted, Alexis faces up to 15 years in federal prison.
The case is a reminder of the importance of community-based programs that work to prevent violence and gun violence in neighborhoods. Project Safe Neighborhoods has been instrumental in reducing violent crime rates and making communities safer.
The details of the case against John Alexis are as follows:
Defendant: John Alexis, a 30-year-old resident of Kissimmee, Florida.
Criminal Charges: One count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
City and State: Tampa, Florida.
Exact Date: July 17, 2022.
Sentence or Outcome: Alexis faces up to 15 years in federal prison if convicted.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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