A Farmville man has been sentenced to 13 years and 4 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Pierre Redd, 32, was encountered by a Richmond Police officer on October 31, 2023, who observed a loaded handgun between Redd’s legs and a bag containing 15.3 grams of cocaine in Redd’s hand.
The officer opened the driver-side door, removed the firearm and cocaine, and awakened Redd. However, Redd repeatedly declined to comply with the officer’s instructions, leading to a foot pursuit.
Redd had several previous felony convictions, including attempted malicious wounding, reckless handling of a firearm, receiving a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon, assault, forgery of public records, and possession of heroin.
As a previously convicted felon, Redd cannot legally possess a firearm or ammunition.
U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber, Special Agent in Charge Anthony A. Spotswood, and Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards made the announcement after sentencing by U.S. District Judge David J. Novak.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patrick J. McGorman and Stephen W. Miller prosecuted the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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