Jonathan Revels, Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon, North Carolina 2021

RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal jury convicted Jonathan Revels, 57, from Red Springs, of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon in April 2021.

On September 4, 2016, members of the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office and the Red Springs Police responded to shots fired at Kate Denny Road. During the investigation, it was discovered that Revels was involved in the shooting, which resulted in the death of a male victim. Video evidence showed that Revels brought a firearm to the altercation, which was recovered by law enforcement. Prior to this date, Revels had been previously convicted in federal court and sentenced to over a decade in federal prison.

Revels, a convicted felon, was found guilty of possessing a firearm, a crime that carries severe penalties. His prior conviction and the severity of the new charge led to a significant sentence.

The investigation was conducted by the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, Red Springs Police, State Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Chad Rhoades and Brandon Boykin prosecuted the case.

U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle handed down the 10-year sentence. This sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the defendant’s prior conviction.

The case number for this investigation is 7:20-CR-20-BO and 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 the case number.

With a sentence of 120 months, Revels will be spending the next decade behind bars. This conviction serves as a reminder of the consequences of committing crimes with firearms as a convicted felon.

Revels’ case highlights the importance of strict gun laws and the need for law enforcement agencies to work together to combat firearm-related crimes.

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