Iowa City Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Possessing a Firearm
Davenport, IA – In a shocking turn of events, Keethan Re’shaun Roland, a 24-year-old man from Iowa City, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for felon in possession of a firearm. This crime is a serious offense, and the punishment reflects the severity of the act.
According to court documents, Roland pleaded guilty to the offense on December 5, 2016, and admitted to selling a Remington .22 caliber rifle to someone for $250. It is alleged that Roland was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to multiple felony convictions from Johnson County, Iowa.
The investigation into this case was conducted by the Davenport Police Department and the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Keethan Re’shaun Roland, the defendant, is a resident of Iowa City, Iowa. The exact charges against him are felon in possession of a firearm. The crime date is December 5, 2016, when he sold the firearm. The sentence or outcome of the case is 51 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
The Davenport Police Department and the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives worked tirelessly to bring this case to justice. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa demonstrated their commitment to public safety by prosecuting this case.
This case serves as a reminder of the dangers of firearm possession by individuals with felony convictions. We must continue to work towards a safer community, where the risk of gun violence is reduced.
Learn more about this release by calling Rachel J. Scherle at 515-473-9300, or by emailing her at Rachel.Scherle@usdoj.gov.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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