Kansas City, MO – Isaiah Fulson-Dewberry, 27, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally possessing a firearm, following a high-speed chase and shootout with police in Independence, Missouri.
According to an affidavit, Fulson-Dewberry was driving a stolen 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche when he attempted to strike an Independence police officer with his truck before leading officers on a high-speed chase. The chase ended when Fulson-Dewberry got out of the driver’s side of the truck and threw a loaded Walther .22-caliber handgun into the grassy area near the truck.
Fulson-Dewberry had a gunshot wound that entered his left calf and exited then entered into his right calf, where the bullet lodged. He was taken into custody without further incident and transported for medical treatment.
Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Fulson-Dewberry has prior felony convictions for possession of a controlled substance and theft of property.
The charge contained in this indictment is simply an accusation, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charge must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph M. Marquez. It was investigated by the Independence, Mo., Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Fulson-Dewberry faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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