Panama City Felon Sentenced for Gun Possession

Sammy Lee Underwood III, a 22-year-old from Panama City, Florida, has been convicted of being a felon in possession of a loaded .380 caliber pistol. The verdict was announced by Pamela C. Marsh, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

Underwood’s trial revealed that in May 2014, he fled police after leading them on a high-speed chase through Panama City’s Glenwood neighborhood. Officers ultimately found Underwood’s abandoned vehicle collided with a residence, where they discovered the firearm and illegal substances. DNA evidence linked Underwood to the weapon.

Underwood now faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for June 3, 2015, at the United States Courthouse in Panama City. The case was investigated by local police and federal agencies, with prosecution handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Gayle Littleton and Katy Risinger.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is dedicated to protecting citizens through the enforcement of federal laws. For more information on this case or public court documents, visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida website.

Underwood’s conviction highlights the ongoing effort to combat gun violence and illegal drug trade in the region. His sentence serves as a stern reminder of the consequences faced by those who continue to break the law despite previous convictions.

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