Ocean Stevenson, Firearm Possession by Prohibited Person, South Dakota 2024
A shocking case of firearm possession has come to light in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Ocean Stevenson, a 21-year-old resident of Sioux Falls, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for illegally selling firearms in the state.
According to a recent indictment, Stevenson was convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on November 12, 2024, in Sioux Falls.
The charges against Stevenson stem from an operation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on December 13, 2023. During the operation, an ATF agent assumed an undercover role and exchanged communications with Stevenson, who agreed to sell a .40 caliber handgun. Stevenson is prohibited from possessing firearms due to a 2023 felony conviction in Pennington County.
Stevenson pleaded guilty on August 5, 2024, and was subsequently sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities. The program brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to make neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The case was investigated by the ATF and the Sioux Falls Police Department, with Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Joyce prosecuting the case. Stevenson was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service to continue serving his sentence.
Ocean Stevenson, a 21-year-old resident of Sioux Falls, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for illegally selling firearms in South Dakota. Stevenson was convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person and was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The case highlights the importance of addressing firearm possession and violence in communities. The Project Safe Neighborhoods program is working to reduce violent crime and gun violence through targeted enforcement and community engagement.
The sentencing of Ocean Stevenson serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating firearm laws and regulations. The case is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in working to keep communities safe.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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