Lawrence Lamar Singleton II, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Florida 2023

ORLANDO, FL – Lawrence Lamar Singleton II, 34, is facing serious federal charges after allegedly being found with two guns and a cache of ammunition last May. The Orlando man, already saddled with a lengthy rap sheet, is accused of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon – a violation of federal law.

According to a federal indictment unsealed Monday, Singleton possessed a Sig Sauer firearm and a Smith & Wesson firearm, along with Blazer and Lake City Army ammunition, on May 14, 2023. This isn’t Singleton’s first brush with the law, or with gun charges. He’s a six-time convicted felon, with prior convictions including burglary of a dwelling, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, fleeing from law enforcement, and two counts of driving with a suspended license. Each prior conviction should have been a warning.

If convicted on the current charge, Singleton faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida has also signaled its intent to seize the firearms and ammunition as evidence and forfeit them to the government. This move isn’t just about punishment; it’s about keeping these weapons off the streets.

The investigation was a joint effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Orlando Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. McNeff will be prosecuting the case, tasked with proving Singleton knowingly violated federal law. An indictment is simply a formal accusation, and Singleton is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Federal officials say this case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program designed to reduce violent crime and gun violence by fostering cooperation between law enforcement and local communities. The Department of Justice relaunched a strengthened PSN in 2021, emphasizing community trust, prevention programs, strategic enforcement, and measurable results – all of which are conveniently mentioned in the boilerplate language of the press release.

Singleton’s history suggests a pattern of disregard for the law. Whether this latest charge will finally lead to a significant prison sentence remains to be seen. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it progresses through the federal court system, bringing you the unvarnished truth about crime and justice in Florida.

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