A North Charleston man has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Ronreguss Santez Grant, 35, of North Charleston, South Carolina, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, announced United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon.
The evidence presented to the court showed that on November 21, 2017, North Charleston Police conducted a traffic stop, smelled marijuana, and searched Grant and his vehicle.
In addition to finding a small amount of marijuana on Grant’s person, officers discovered a 9mm pistol that had previously been reported stolen in the vehicle he was driving.
Federal law prohibits Grant from possessing firearms and ammunition because of his numerous prior felony convictions, including convictions for strong arm robbery, unlawful carrying of a pistol, and multiple convictions for possession of narcotics.
United States District Judge Richard M. Gergel accepted Grant’s guilty plea and sentenced him to 40 months in federal prison, to be followed by 3 years of court-ordered supervision.
There is no parole in the federal system.
The case was investigated by agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the North Charleston Police Department.
It was prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project CeaseFire initiative, which aggressively prosecutes firearm cases.
Project CeaseFire is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The Attorney General has made turning the tide of rising violent crime in America a top priority.
Assistant United States Attorney Chris Schoen of the Charleston office prosecuted the case.
The evidence and the defendant’s prior convictions demonstrate the importance of Project CeaseFire and the need for continued efforts to reduce violent crime in our communities.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina is committed to working with law enforcement agencies and the community to reduce violent crime and keep our neighborhoods safe.
The case is a reminder that possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a serious offense and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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