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Laurens Man Sentenced to Prison for Gun Offenses

A Laurens man, Colton Eugene Cope, age 25, was sentenced to prison for gun offenses, violating federal laws. On August 19, 2021, United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey handed down a 46-month prison sentence.

According to court documents, Cope was federally charged with drug user in possession of a firearm after a shots fired call in Davenport. He was found in possession of numerous firearms, ammunition, and methamphetamine. Cope admitted to using methamphetamine and possessing the firearms and ammunition. He also admitted to allowing Davion Gary, a felon, to possess one of his firearms.

When Cope was arrested, he was again found in possession of firearms, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia – which led to Cope being federally charged in the Northern District of Iowa for unlawful possession of a firearm as a drug user.

Acting United States Attorneys Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa and Sean R. Berry of the Northern District of Iowa made the announcement. The cases were investigated by the Davenport Police Department, Fort Dodge Police Department, and the Webster County Sheriff’s Office.

This case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhood, a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Cope was ordered to serve three years of supervised release to follow his prison term as well as pay $200 to the Crime Victims’ Fund. The 46-month prison sentence is a reminder that violating federal laws will not be tolerated. We will continue to work tirelessly to keep our communities safe from gun offenders and other violent crimes.

Laurens Man Sentenced to Prison for Gun Offenses is a stark reminder of the dangers of gun offenses and the importance of law enforcement working together to keep our communities safe. The 46-month prison sentence is a significant step towards reducing gun violence in our neighborhoods.

As we continue to fight against gun offenses, it is essential that we work together as a community to prevent these crimes from happening in the first place. We urge anyone with information about gun offenses to come forward and report it to the authorities.