A 24-year-old Des Moines man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Shane Leroy Robey, 24, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a crime that carries a statutory maximum of 10 years imprisonment.
According to court documents, on July 3, 2019, Des Moines Police Officers attempted to pull over Robey’s motorcycle. However, Robey led officers on a high-speed chase through a residential neighborhood in Des Moines.
Robey eventually crashed his motorcycle and then ran from officers. After a brief foot chase, officers apprehended Robey in the backyard of a residence. During the pursuit, officers found a loaded handgun with an obliterated serial number.
At the time of his arrest, Robey was on parole for three separate Iowa convictions. Robey pleaded guilty to the offense on September 3, 2019.
Robby’s sentence will be followed by a three-year term of supervised release. This case was investigated by the Des Moines Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Robey’s case serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the consequences of committing crimes while on parole. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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- Marveon Williams, Gun Possession by Felon, Iowa 2022 · Iowa
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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