TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Lee Manuel Colson, a 45-year-old repeat felon, has been found guilty of illegally possessing firearms while on supervised release in Florida.
A federal jury delivered the verdict in a case brought by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida. Colson faces up to 17 years in prison at sentencing and an additional term of supervised release.
Evidence presented at trial showed that on July 11, 2024, the United States Probation Office conducted a search of Colson’s residence and found two pistols in a drawer in his bedroom. Colson admitted to officers that the firearms were present.
Colson has 22 prior felony convictions, including federal convictions for drug-trafficking and firearm offenses for which he served 90 months in prison.
The case involved an investigation by the United States Probation Office, the United States Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, with assistance from the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Joseph A. Ravelo and James A. McCain.
Sentencing is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the United States Courthouse in Tallahassee before United States District Judge Mark E. Walker.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the government to protect communities from violent crime.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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