A South Bend man has been sentenced to 57 months imprisonment for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Lorenzo Carlos Pfeifer, 33, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced before District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio.
According to the sentencing, Pfeifer will also serve 2 years of supervised release in addition to his 57 months imprisonment. The sentence comes after Pfeifer was found to be in possession of a firearm, a 9 millimeter semi-automatic handgun, during a vehicle chase on November 17, 2016.
On that day, Pfeifer was the passenger of a vehicle whose driver led the police on a chase. During the chase, Pfeifer threw the handgun out of the car’s window, which was later recovered by police. After the vehicle came to a stop, Pfeifer fled on foot into an apartment unit in an apartment complex before eventually surrendering himself to police.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the South Bend Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Molly E. Donnelly handled the case, which was announced by Acting United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Pfeifer’s sentence is a result of his actions on November 17, 2016, and the subsequent investigation and prosecution. The case highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to keep communities safe from individuals who possess firearms illegally.
The sentencing of Lorenzo Carlos Pfeifer serves as a reminder of the consequences of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The 57 months imprisonment and 2 years of supervised release will provide an opportunity for Pfeifer to reflect on his actions and the harm caused to the community.
In a statement, Acting United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson praised the work of the law enforcement agencies involved in the case, saying that their efforts have made the community a safer place. The case against Pfeifer is just one example of the work being done to combat violent crime and keep firearms out of the wrong hands.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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