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Rockford Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Illegally Possessing Firearms
A Rockford man has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms. U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston handed down the sentence to Renard Macklin, 36, who pleaded guilty to a charge of illegal firearm possession earlier this year.
As a previously convicted felon, Macklin was prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms. In a plea agreement, Macklin admitted to possessing a firearm on two occasions. The first incident occurred on October 10, 2020, when he was driving a vehicle containing a Ruger AR-15 style rifle loaded with a large capacity magazine and one round in the chamber. When Rockford Police attempted to pull him over, Macklin fled at a high rate of speed.
The second incident took place on March 16, 2021, when Macklin possessed a stolen semi-automatic handgun loaded with a 15-round magazine. The handgun was seized by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office during the execution of a search warrant in Rockford.
The case was a result of a federal investigation and was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois. The government was represented by Deputy Criminal Chief Jessica Maveus.
The sentence is part of a larger effort to address violent crime in the Northern District of Illinois. Project Safe Neighborhoods, a violent crime reduction strategy, aims to hold individuals accountable for illegal firearm possession and other violent crimes.
Morris Pasqual, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, praised the work of law enforcement in bringing the case to a successful conclusion. “Holding individuals accountable for their actions is crucial in keeping our communities safe,” Pasqual said.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing federal laws related to firearm possession. Renard Macklin’s sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release. He will begin serving his sentence immediately.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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