Malachi Deloch, Felonious Possession of Firearm, Florida 2022

Tampa Man Sentenced to 4 Years and 7 Months for Felonious Possession of Firearm

Tampa, FL – Malachi Deloch (23, Tampa) has been sentenced to four years and seven months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Deloch had pleaded guilty on June 14, 2022, for the crime that occurred on February 7, 2022.

According to court documents, Deloch, a convicted felon, was in possession of multiple firearms, including a black Springfield XD 9mm with an extended magazine. As a convicted felon, Deloch is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.

As pictured below, Deloch was seen openly carrying the firearm in a residential area of Tampa. Prior to his arrest, Deloch fled from Tampa Police Department officers that had arrived on the scene.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

The case was investigated by the Tampa Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Samantha Beckman.

Malachi Deloch, a 23-year-old resident of Tampa, was sentenced to four years and seven months in federal prison for felonious possession of a firearm. Deloch, a convicted felon, was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law. The sentence was handed down on an exact date not provided, but the crime occurred on February 7, 2022.

The defendant was in possession of multiple firearms, including a black Springfield XD 9mm with an extended magazine. This is a clear violation of federal law, and Deloch’s actions put himself and others at risk.

The case is an example of the efforts being made to reduce violent crime and gun violence in the community. The Project Safe Neighborhoods program is a key component of these efforts, and it brings together law enforcement and community leaders to make our neighborhoods safer.

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