Orentha James Pea, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Louisiana 2021

A Mansfield man, previously convicted of domestic violence crimes, has been sentenced for illegal possession of a firearm.

Orentha James Pea, 43, of Mansfield, Louisiana, was sentenced to 120 months (10 years) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote.

The charges against Pea include being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm after having been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. The evidence presented during a two-day jury trial in May 2021 showed that Pea held a gun to his wife’s head in front of their children and threatened to kill her following an argument between the two of them.

Pea was previously convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in 2017 and 2018 related to the domestic abuse battery of his daughter and the violation of his wife’s order of protection. He also has felony convictions for aggravated battery in 2005, related to shooting his pregnant wife with a firearm, and aggravated battery in 2014, related to striking his wife with a firearm.

The investigation into the case was conducted by the ATF and the Shreveport Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cadesby B. Cooper prosecuted the case.

Pea’s sentence will run consecutive to any state court sentence he receives if convicted of aggravated battery against his wife. The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of violating federal firearms laws, particularly for individuals with a history of domestic violence.

The Shreveport Police Department and the ATF will continue to work together to ensure the safety of the community and to hold individuals accountable for their actions.

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