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Convicted Felon Gets 15 Years for Possessing Firearm and Ammunition
An Ocala man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Kenneth Everette Robinson, Jr., 31, of Marion County, was convicted of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
According to court documents, on March 10, 2015, an Ocala police officer stopped Robinson for speeding. Robinson, who had no driver’s license, provided conflicting answers about the identity of the vehicle’s owner. He also admitted that he had marijuana inside the vehicle. During a subsequent search, the officer recovered Robinson’s wallet, marijuana, a digital scale, and a loaded .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol.
When Robinson denied any knowledge of the firearm, law enforcement obtained a DNA sample from Robinson and submitted the firearm for further testing. Results of the test subsequently confirmed the presence of Robinson’s DNA on the firearm. Robinson later admitted that the loaded firearm belonged to him.
Robinson, a convicted felon with nine prior state felony convictions, including multiple convictions for drug distribution, is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. His prior convictions included several for drug distribution.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the City of Ocala Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Robert E. Bodnar, Jr. prosecuted the case.
This case is part of the Department of Justice’s nationwide gun-violence reduction strategy, “Project Safe Neighborhoods”. United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III, and Daryl R. McCrary, Special Agent in Charge, ATF, are coordinating the Project Safe Neighborhoods effort in the Middle District of Florida in cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials.
The sentencing of Robinson is a significant blow to gun violence in the community. The Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative aims to reduce gun violence and promote public safety through targeted enforcement and community engagement.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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