Louisville Man Sentenced for Firearms Violation
A convicted felon has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for violating federal gun laws in Louisville, Kentucky. Lugene Floyd, 44, was sentenced by United States District Judge David J. Hale yesterday, followed by 3 years of Supervised Release, with no parole in the federal system.
Floyd pled guilty in September to being a felon in possession of firearms. According to the plea agreement and other court records, on April 27, 2016, law enforcement officials executed a search warrant on Floyd’s residence in Louisville, Kentucky. During the execution of the search warrant, law enforcement officials discovered six firearms and numerous rounds of ammunition, including handguns and rifles.
Prior to April 27, 2017, Floyd had been convicted of several felony offenses in Jefferson County, Kentucky, involving drug and firearms offenses.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives and Louisville Metro Police Department as part of a joint effort to combat violent crime in Louisville. Assistant United States Attorney Jo E. Lawless prosecuted the case.
Lugene Floyd, 44, was a convicted felon who was found to be in possession of six firearms and numerous rounds of ammunition at his residence in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 27, 2016. The exact date of the crime was April 27, 2016.
Floyd’s sentence includes 5 years in prison, followed by 3 years of Supervised Release, with no parole in the federal system. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge David J. Hale.
The case highlights the importance of enforcing federal gun laws and combating violent crime in Louisville, Kentucky. The investigation and prosecution of Floyd’s case were conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives and Louisville Metro Police Department.
Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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