Moses Okot, 29, Sentenced to 10 Years for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
In a shocking turn of events, Moses Okot, a 29-year-old resident of Portland, Maine, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Okot pleaded guilty to the charges on March 29, 2017.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on November 16, 2015, in Portland’s Old Port district. Okot was involved in a shooting that left two people struck by a Springfield Armory USA Model SA XD-9 subcompact handgun. Okot fled the scene in a vehicle, but was eventually apprehended by a Portland Police officer at a residence in Portland. The firearm used in the shooting was found in the vehicle.
The investigation into the incident was conducted by the Portland Police Department and the Southern Maine Gang Task Force, a coalition of agents and officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, and the Portland, South Portland, and Lewiston Police Departments.
Okot’s conviction was a result of his previous felony murder conviction in 2011, which prohibited him from possessing a firearm. The judge in the case, Jon D. Levy, took this into consideration when handing down the 10-year sentence.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of gun violence and the importance of stricter gun control laws. As a felon in possession of a firearm, Okot’s actions put innocent lives at risk.
The case is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies in Maine, who work tirelessly to keep their communities safe.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant: Moses Okot; Exact Charges: Felon in possession of a firearm; City and State: Portland, Maine; Date: March 29, 2017; Sentence: 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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