Sacramento Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Shaun Jones, 29, of Sacramento, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.
On August 2022, Jones and an associate sold a Glock 17, 9 mm gun to an informant working with law enforcement. In September 2023, Jones sold a Glock 17, 9 mm gun with an extended magazine to the same informant. Jones is prohibited from possessing firearms because he has previously been convicted of robbery, drug possession, and attempted burglary.
According to court documents, Jones’ actions put the community at risk by allowing a convicted felon to possess and distribute firearms.
This case was the product of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Emily G. Sauvageau and Justin Lee prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Defendant: Shaun Jones
Criminal Charges: Felon in Possession of a Firearm
City and State: Sacramento, California
Exact Date: Sentenced on an unspecified date
Sentence or Outcome: Seven years in prison
Facts: Jones sold two guns to an informant within a year, despite being a convicted felon.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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