Dashawn Jones, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Indiana 2024

Fort Wayne Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

A 23-year-old Fort Wayne man has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced the United States Attorney’s Office.

Dashawn Jones, 23, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, pled guilty before Magistrate Judge Roger Cosbey to the felony offense of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Magistrate Judge Cosbey is recommending that the district court accept the tendered guilty plea.

According to the investigation, Jones was found to be in possession of a firearm despite being a convicted felon. The case was the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Allen County Community Corrections. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Anthony Geller.

Under federal sentencing statutes, any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. If convicted, Jones faces up to 10 years in prison.

Jones’ guilty plea marks the latest development in a series of high-profile cases in Fort Wayne. The United States Attorney’s Office has made combating gun violence a priority, and this case is a prime example of their efforts.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Anthony Geller. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Allen County Community Corrections.

For more information, contact Mary Hatton at (219) 852-2770 or www.usdoj.gov/usao/inn.

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