LAKE CHARLES, La. – On Monday, Ronald Joseph Guillory, 45, of Starks, Louisiana, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Donald E. Walter for possessing a shotgun, a rifle, a pistol and ammunition.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Guillory was found to be in possession of a Stevens .16-gauge single-shot shotgun, a Marlin .22-caliber semi-automatic rifle, a Cobra .380-caliber semi-automatic pistol and ammunition on the back seat of his truck. The incident occurred on April 6, 2018, when Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s officers responded to a disturbance at a home near Vinton, Louisiana.
Guillory admitted to the officers that he was in possession of the weapons. However, as a convicted felon, he is not allowed to possess a firearm or ammunition. He was convicted of simple burglary in February of 2007. Guillory pleaded guilty in federal court on November 15, 2018.
The investigation was conducted by the ATF and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kelly P. Uebinger prosecuted the case.
Guillory’s sentence marks the latest in a string of convictions under the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program. The PSN program is a violent crime reduction effort that aims to reduce violent crime by targeting the most violent offenders and partnering with locally based prevention and reentry programs.
The PSN program has proven to be effective in reducing violent crime in communities across the country. By working together with local stakeholders, the program identifies the most pressing violent crime problems and develops comprehensive solutions to address them.
Guillory’s conviction and sentence serve as a reminder of the importance of enforcing laws and keeping communities safe. The U.S. Attorney’s office will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who break the law are held accountable.
Defendant: Ronald Joseph Guillory
Criminal Charges: Possessing a shotgun, a rifle, a pistol and ammunition
City and State: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Exact Date: November 15, 2018 (sentencing), April 6, 2018 (arrest)
Sentence: 18 months in prison
Defendant’s full name: Ronald Joseph Guillory
Criminal Charges: Possessing a shotgun, a rifle, a pistol and ammunition
City and State: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Exact Date: November 15, 2018 (sentencing), April 6, 2018 (arrest)
Sentence: 18 months in prison
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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