Lequentin Williams, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Louisiana 2022

LAKE CHARLES, La. – A Shreveport man with a lengthy rap sheet is headed to federal prison after being caught with a handgun during a traffic stop nearly two years ago. Lequentin Williams, 26, received a 36-month sentence from U.S. District Judge James D. Cain, Jr., followed by three years of supervised release. The case highlights the ATF’s ongoing efforts to keep weapons out of the hands of convicted felons.

The trouble began on January 15, 2021, when officers with the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force pulled over a vehicle in Lake Charles. Williams was behind the wheel, accompanied by two others. Conflicting stories from the occupants raised red flags, prompting officers to suspect criminal activity. A K-9 unit soon alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle.

A search uncovered a Glock .45 caliber handgun and a significant amount of cash. Williams later admitted ownership of the weapon, a damning confession given his extensive criminal history. Court records show prior felony convictions for attempted illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled and dangerous substance, indecent behavior of a juvenile, second degree battery, and aggravated flight from an officer. He pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm on October 5, 2022.

In a separate case, Glenn Ray LaSalle, Jr., 23, of New Orleans, was sentenced to 50 months in prison, also followed by three years of supervised release. LaSalle was found with a Glock .40 caliber handgun during a traffic stop conducted by Louisiana State Police in Lafayette Parish on November 20, 2021. Like Williams, LaSalle’s prior convictions – aggravated flight from an officer and possession of stolen things – barred him from legally possessing a firearm.

The ATF partnered with the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force for the Williams investigation, while the LaSalle case involved collaboration with the Louisiana State Police. Both investigations underscore the agency’s commitment to reducing gun violence by targeting repeat offenders. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jamilla A. Bynog (Williams case) and John W. Nickel (LaSalle case) prosecuted the cases.

These sentences send a clear message: individuals with felony convictions who illegally possess firearms will face serious consequences. The Grimy Times will continue to follow federal prosecutions across Louisiana and the nation, exposing the individuals and networks driving criminal activity.

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