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Davenport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearm Charges
A 28-year-old Davenport man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a string of firearm-related crimes. Michael Leon Wyche, Jr. was sentenced on Wednesday, November 23, 2021 to 36 months in prison for Drug User in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and False Statements During Purchase of Firearms.
Wyche was ordered to serve two years of supervised release following his prison term and pay $300 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
The investigation began when law enforcement recovered a firearm box that linked back to Wyche in the residence of a suspected drug dealer. A search warrant was executed at Wyche’s residence, where one firearm, ammunition, and evidence of drug use were located. In a post-Miranda statement, Wyche admitted to purchasing over 10 firearms, but could not provide the location of any of them except for the gun found in his residence. Wyche also admitted to being a marijuana user.
A thorough examination of Wyche’s social media accounts revealed evidence of his involvement in firearms trafficking. Wyche pleaded guilty to the charges on July 21, 2021.
The case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhood program, a collaborative effort between law enforcement and the community to reduce violent crime and make neighborhoods safer.
The Davenport Police Department investigated the case.
Defendant: Michael Leon Wyche, Jr.
Criminal Charges: Drug User in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and False Statements During Purchase of Firearms
City and State: Davenport, Iowa
Exact Date: November 23, 2021
Sentence or Outcome: 36 months in prison
Dollar Amounts: $300
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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